"California State and Local Government: An Overview, Perspectives, & Politics" offers a thorough introduction to California state, regional, and local government. The book covers all core areas of government the executive, legislative, and judicial branches as well as California s historical development, political parties, campaigns and elections, state finances and budget process, collaborative partnerships, eminent domain, and many other topics. It is appropriate for courses at the college and advanced high school levels in political science, American government, and California state and local government, planning, and public administration. A significant challenge in California is the state s ability to provide sustainable and livable communities as it continues to grow. Therefore, "California State and Local Government" discusses relevant issues such as blueprint planning, livable community strategies, and other topics, offering examples of each. The importance of regional, multi-government, and private-sector partnerships and collaboratives is also discussed. "California State and Local Government" will enrich the government and politics classes of any California university, junior college, or high school."