June 7, 2019
Capitol
Charter school task force echoes calls for tighter charter school regs, more local control
A closely watched report commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for more local discretion and tighter regulation of charter schools.
Climate Change
Trump administration says no new talks with California on car rules
Automakers backed Obama-era rules on car emissions and gas mileage, then asked President Trump to change them. Now the companies fear a long Washington-California court fight.
Reader Reactions
D-Day
Robert David, Sacramento Yes, the Russian people suffered greatly and fought bravely in WWII. But to equate the forces of freedom on the Normandy beaches with the Stalinist forces of totalitarianism is offensive and just plain wrong. Ask the people of Eastern Europe how they enjoyed Soviet “lebensraum” after the war.
Commentary
Weekly Walters 06/07/2019
A collection of commentaries by Dan Walters over the past week.
Newsletters
Finding a friend in Oregon, Newsom’s lawsuit pays off and the Nazi next door
Oregon may join California's cap-and-trade market. Why CSU students pay more for parking. Tom Steyer wades into a new political fight.