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How Proposition 36 convinced Californians to vote against their political views

Many are asking: Is the movement for criminal justice reform in California dead? The answer is no.

By Michelle Parris • noviembre 8, 2024

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California air board member: Why I can’t back the proposed fuel standard changes

Proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program fall short of the goals of transparency, equity and responsible policymaking, says a member of the California Air Resources Board.

By Dean Florez • noviembre 7, 2024

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Amid threats and harassment, California election workers persist to protect our vote

In recent years, election officials have increasingly become the targets of threats and harassment. Still, these committed public servants persist to ensure that elections in California and nationwide are safe, secure and accurate.

By Tommy Gong and Tina Barton • noviembre 6, 2024

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La democracia representativa de California no es muy representativa de la democracia

Si California adoptara la representación proporcional, su legislatura estatal tendría más partidos políticos, lo que resultaría en más coaliciones, compromisos y políticas receptivas.

By Caledon Myers • noviembre 5, 2024

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This key California climate program doesn’t need a rubber stamp — it needs overhaul

For years, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program has given well-connected industries handouts for questionable climate benefits. An energy researcher says California needs to completely overhaul the program.

By Danny Cullenward • octubre 30, 2024

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To support California farms, state regulators need to stay the course on this climate program

California dairies have utilized the Low Carbon Fuel Standard climate program to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner fuels. A key upcoming vote to amend the program would hurt sustainable dairies, a farm manager argues.

By Sal Rodriguez • octubre 30, 2024

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California won’t solve the fentanyl crisis by punishing people

Funding given to California communities to address substance use disorder should be used for that — not for more policing, but for community centers, treatment centers, expanded access to reversal agents, and improved data to track progress.

By Pattie Vargas • octubre 23, 2024

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Californians must step up pressure to ensure a full cleanup of toxic Santa Susana lab

A plan by California regulators overseeing the long-delayed cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory fails to fully address soil contamination. Advocates hope residents take notice and ramp up public pressure while there's still time.

By Shawn Rostker • octubre 21, 2024

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Muchos trabajadores de California no pueden pedir un mejor salario. La Propuesta 32 permite que los votantes hablen por ellos

Proposition 32 would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18, and has the potential to change lives for California's working-class communities, a longtime laborer says.

By Victor Moreno • octubre 16, 2024

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Por qué aumentar el salario mínimo no hará que California sea más asequible

The minimum wage ballot measure, Proposition 32, will hurt California businesses and local governments, increase costs for consumers and fail to improve affordability, argues a Sacramento business owner.

By Jim Relles • octubre 16, 2024