Summary: Since Samuel Roberts (MPP) graduated from UCR’s School of Public Policy in 2020, he has been heavily involved with pursuing equitable policy initiatives across a variety of fields. Whether it be through work with the California State Parks, his organization San Bernardino for Rapid Recovery, or at San Diego’s…

Should California Step In to Fight Against NIMBYism & Homelessness?Thursday, February 29th5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Alumni & Visitors Center3701 Canyon Crest DriveRiverside, CA 92521 Despite California’s wealth as one of the richest per capita states in the world, homelessness remains a significant issue. Efforts to…

Violeta Aguilar-Wyrick, a UCR School of Public Policy MPP Alumni, shares her inspiring journey of returning to her roots to create a lasting legacy. From immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming a prominent advocate and founder of Xara Public Affairs, Violeta’s story is one of resilience and determination. Focused on…

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) ActMonday, February 26th3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Highlander Union Building (HUB) 269900 University AveRiverside, CA 92507 We hosted a roundtable discussion and live recording of the Policy Chats podcast with experts on the CARE Act in Riverside County and issues at the…

Summary: Good jobs aren’t created by accident. It takes intentional research, planning and organizing to push economic development agencies in this direction. Policy Analyst Omer Sohail will be sharing his journey as a union researcher both operating within and outside of state government to push for higher standards in this…

Join the ICSD & the UCR School of Public Policy for a panel of industry professionals, experts, and local policymakers to give an overview of the warehousing and logistics sector in the Inland Southern California Region!  Panelists: * Paul Granillo, President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP)…

The San Joaquin Valley and urban Southern California are worlds apart in many ways. Yet each face growing water challenges and a shared interest in ensuring reliable, affordable water supplies to safeguard their people and economies.Partnerships between Southern California cities and San Joaquin Valley farms could help alleviate…

This talk focuses on the author and collaborators’ published research which explores answers to sev- eral related questions regarding drinking water system consolidation, a policy that has grown in favor in recent years a means to enhance water equity in the United States. First, the motivation and potential for drinking water…

Inland Southern California’s location along the path of goods movement – with proximity to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, major highways, and railways – continues to make efficient transportation important to local governments. Join ICSD for a panel discussion with Chris Shimoda (California Trucking Association), Dr.…

Abstract: America's New Vaccine Wars is a new release book focusing on recent efforts to eliminate nonmedical exemptions to school and daycare vaccine mandates. These policy developments have increased immunization rates, but they have also ignited polarizing, nationwide debates about parents' rights, democracy, and the…