The State of California’s Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishing and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) is the only regulatory agency that has imposed smoldering safety standards for upholstered furniture. However, this does not address . . .

Statement of Problem: The U.S. Department of Justice started to notice an influx of youth becoming wards of the state throughout the United States. A common pattern that judges noticed for these youth included being in the child welfare system along w . . .

A major change is occurring within the American workforce. The Baby Boomers who have been employed within the general workforce force for decades are now retiring or becoming eligible to retire. The gap left within organizations from the retirement of . . .

The nation and the state of California are facing a growing crisis: they must address the growing deterioration of existing infrastructure and related services, while providing increased services and infrastructure improvements to a constantly expandi . . .

Voter opinion surveys help frame American debate on matters of public policy and can influence legislators’ decisions. Voter surveys generally use one of two sampling methods. Voter file sampling includes information about respondents, but may lack un . . .

The national economic recession has created budget shortfalls for various levels of government. California municipal government has experienced significant declines in property and sales taxes. The City of West Sacramento is suffering this same fate. . . .

My research has focused on an issue of great importance to current and future generations of residents of the Sacramento region – how do we maintain a natural resource, the American River Parkway, that people treasure in a time when public funds are s . . .

In this project I examine the processes and requirements to develop a strategic plan for a start-up, grassroots nonprofit. Ubuntu Green is a new nonprofit focused on bringing green lifestyle education, job training and policy improvements to underserv . . .

The number of infants born premature and low birth weight as a result of multiple birth via IVF is too high. Multiple gestation, including twins, poses serious health risks to both mothers and babies. They disproportionately contribute to infant and m . . .

Scholars have found contrasts in media coverage for different types of candidate races (e.g. Senator and Governor). However, existing research has not assessed the coverage received by candidates and ballot measures in states such as California, which . . .