August 2020

Commentary

More resources needed this fall for school meals to feed California’s children

Many school children in California rely on the nutrition they receive from school meals; schools and families will need more resources to feed their kids this fall.

By Guest Commentary • August 5, 2020

Commentary

Gaps in paid sick days, leave puts families, communities at risk

Too many California workers are not provided sufficient paid sick days or job-protected leave, putting patients and their families in impossible situations.

By Guest Commentary • August 5, 2020

Commentary

Should California borrow more or tax more?

The California Capitol's dominant Democrats are facing a prolonged fiscal crisis and are debating whether to borrow heavily or tax the rich to generate more spendable dollars.

By Dan Walters • August 5, 2020

Commentary

AB 3030 protects biodiversity, increases opportunities for access to nature

AB 3030 would set a state policy that helps protect California’s lands, waters and oceans, while also ensuring that everyone benefits from these efforts.

By Guest Commentary • August 4, 2020

Health

Going down? Maybe not. State reports technical glitch led to COVID-19 undercount

The buggy system was revealed a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom reported a welcome drop in the state’s positivity rate. An undercount hampers counties’ ability to investigate cases.

By Ana B. Ibarra • August 4, 2020

Commentary

AB 3030 fails to recognize marine protections that exist in California

Unless AB 3030 is changed to protect existing fishing access and to recognize sustainable management of West Coast fisheries, sport and commercial fishers must oppose it.

By Guest Commentary • August 4, 2020

Politics

Mandate diversity? California bill would ban all-white corporate boards

A bill in the Legislature aims to require people of color in the boardroom. Some say it's unconstitutional, others say it is necessary to ensure diversity.

By Elizabeth Castillo • August 4, 2020

WhatMatters

At last: some good coronavirus news

Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, August 4. Newsom guardedly optimistic For the first time in a long while, California has some good coronavirus news. The state’s positive case rate declined by 7%, hospitalizations by 10% and intensive-care admissions by 5% over the past two weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. One month ago, California’s positive […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 4, 2020

Commentary

Taking a closer look at rejected mail ballots in California’s March primary

The 100,000-plus number of rejected mail ballots in California’s March primary is a helpful warning in a system with a few growing pains, not a sign of fraud.

By Guest Commentary • August 4, 2020

Commentary

California’s change in school funding will harm students and schools

California has based public school funding on a per pupil policy but a new law changes that and it will harm schools in growing communities.

By Guest Commentary • August 4, 2020