An overview is provided of state and local efforts to improve articulation between community colleges and high schools in California. First, developments at the state level are described, including short discussions of the California Postsecondary Education Commission's report, "Reaffirming California's Commitment to Transfer"; the Master Plan Commission's recommendations concerned with improving the transfer rate of underrepresented students; Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 83 and 3; Academic Senate activities; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges' pilot project to revise high school accreditation procedures. Next, developments at the local level are explored, including information on local articulation councils, the development of articulated curricula, student preparation and support programs, and regional consortia. The final sections consider the extent to which the 1985-86 action plan has been implemented and outline a plan of action for 1986-87. (EJV)