The Forecast: What Our Future Holds
The latest issue of CGA’s flagship magazine explores what lies ahead for business and California in 2026 and beyond. In a climate of heightened anxiety around emerging technologies, politics, and affordability, the pages of this issue will offer insights and important context to help you prepare for what’s to come.
Read about California’s evolving demographics, how economic anxiety may lead to progress on affordability, and how the Governor’s race, $20B budget deficit, and widespread skeptisim towards AI will shape retail in 2026. Finally, get to know new board chair Rich Wardwell (Superior Grocers) and learn about CGA’s partnership with Sacramento State University to meet student needs on campus.
Don’t miss the following must-read sections from Issue 4:
- Forecasting California Politics in 2026: A Year of Uncertainty and Opportunity
- Pg. 18 | Tim Townsend
- The New California Plurality: When Demographics Stop Being Destiny
- Pg. 24 | Mike Madrid
- Incoming Chair Rich Wardwell, a Driven Leader with Compassion
- Pg. 30 | Dorsey Griffith
- A Political Earthquake with Economic Roots
- Pg. 36 | Matt Rodriguez