Commentary
My turn: What’s needed to prevent megafires
California's laudable greenhouse gas reduction targets are not achievable if the state fails to address megafires.
August 6, 2018
Commentary
My turn: Unfinished business on water
Californians recognize that water fuels our economy, grows our food, and sustains our natural places. The system also is in peril and the next governor will have plenty of work to do.
It’s also in peril
Newsletters
Water, evil crime and de León’s money
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains adamantly opposed to draining Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, the source of water for 2.6 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area water. Sen. Kevin de Leon, challenging Feinstein, has not weighed in on the issue.
Commentary
Despite law, politicians use taxpayer funds for campaigns
California law bars state and local officials from using taxpayer money for political campaigns. But it's become a common practice, especially when voters are being asked to raise taxes.