The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) has released the results of its latest survey, Californians and their Government." The PPIC Statewide Survey provides policymakers, the media, and the public with objective, advocacy-free information on the perceptions, opinions, and public policy preferences of California residents. This is the 131st PPIC Statewide Survey in a series that was inaugurated in April 1998 and has generated a database of responses from more than 276,000 Californians.

"Data is knowledge, and knowledge is power. Over the past decade, the city parks movement has gained tremendous power, and one reason is the dramatic increase in the amount of information available about almost every aspect of urban park and recreation systems." Through an annual survey, TPL’s Center for City Park Excellence (CCPE) maintains the nation's most complete database of park facts for the 100 most populous U.S. cities. With the help of CCPE data, you can see how your city compares to others. Click here to download the full report. Seventeen California cities are included in the 2012 report: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Chula Vista, Fremont, Fresno, Irvine, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton, and Santa Ana.

This 2013 Report marks the first year that PRORAGIS can be used to establish industry trends. Three years of data are required and well over 1000 agency profiles uploaded. This report focuses on the significant trends affecting your agency's operations and management. These trends are national in nature and may not reflect in your location, but they still give insights to the state of the industry.

ConAgra Foods Foundation is awarding grants to programs that increase access to nutritious foods and nutrition education among children in creative and innovative ways. If you are looking to expand your program that supports participation in federal nutrition assistance programs or increases children’s access to nutritious meals or nutrition education, submit your letter of intent by January 28, 2013. 

Grant awards will range from $10,000 to $75,000 with an average grant size of $35,000. Agencies are encouraged to partner with their own foundation or other non-profits as applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To learn more click here.