October 17, 2019

Re: “Elbows fly in the Capitol over Steve Ballmer’s plan for a Clippers arena in Inglewood,” WhatMatters, Oct. 17.  The item positions valid environmental and other concerns about the proposed arena as being born from out of concerns surrounding competition. We’d like to clarify our position. The Forum is acting on behalf of thousands of […]

It has long been a refrain among California students struggling to pay for housing, food and textbooks: There’s more to the high cost of college than tuition. Early this year, as state lawmakers convened, hopes were high that finally, California was listening.  Moved by reports of homelessness, food insecurity and consumer ripoffs on campus — […]

These seven interactive maps and charts reveal surprising clues to how Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and the rest fare in the race for California's campaign cash

Carmelita Miller and Matthew Tisdale, Greenlining Institute: New residential and commercial construction in the state needs to be all-electric, to avoid expanding the gas system. Importantly, we must develop a comprehensive strategy to empower low-income communities to access electrification options while supporting a just transition for workers.

Gina Diaz-Nino considers herself an extrovert. But since her mouth began deteriorating after years of methamphetamine use and two fights, she receded into the shadows.  Her teeth are yellow, crooked and browning around the corners. Most of her top teeth are either chipped, missing or decaying. When they fell out, they crumbled like chalk. “I’ll […]

Air Resources Board weighs in on Inglewood arena plan. Cause of vaping-related lung disease remains a mystery. Labor secretary hunts for jobs of future.