January 24, 2023

EN RESUMEN Los funcionarios estatales y locales siguen pidiendo a las fuerzas del orden público que prevengan la violencia armada. Los líderes comunitarios creen que la violencia armada debe tratarse como una crisis de salud pública e incorporar estrategias de prevención que aborden los factores sociales en las áreas de mayor riesgo. Guest Commentary written […]

State and local officials are still asking law enforcement to prevent gun violence. Community leaders believe gun violence should be treated as a public health crisis, and incorporate prevention strategies that address the social factors in areas most at risk.

It’s difficult to explain a senseless act of violence. But after every mass shooting — in just the last two days, the total in 2023 went from 33 to 39 nationwide — we (the media, the public and policymakers) try anyway.  The motive remains unclear as law enforcement continues to investigate the massacre in Monterey […]

Legislation to impose "wealth taxes" on the fortunes of very wealthy Californians is being proposed, but would they generate new revenue or persuade the rich to flee?