Introduction

History

Program Info

FAQ

The California Channel’s mission is to:

* To provide an electronic bridge between Californians and their elected officials;

* To educate a new generation of civic leaders and voting citizens who are knowledgeable about the functions and activities of state government;

* To provide California's electorate access to "live" gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the California Legislature, and to other forums where public policy is discussed, debated, and decided - all without editing, commentary or analysis and with a balanced presentation of points of view;

* To provide elected and appointed officials and others who would influence public policy a direct conduit to Californians without filtering or otherwise distorting their points of view;

* To provide Californians, through interactivity, direct access to elected officials, and other decision makers on a frequent and open basis;

* To employ technical and production values that accurately convey the business of government rather than distract from it; and to conduct all other aspects of its operations consistent with these principles; and

* To encourage better civic education in the schools and in community outreach programs, and thus play a leading role in creating a civic culture in California.