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California should resurrect an old strategy to jumpstart new housing production

Bringing back — but narrowly tailoring — tax-increment financing could ensure housing gets built at the right price, in the right places.

By William Fulton and Bill Higgins • marzo 10, 2026

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Kinks in election system are no excuse to resume old, flawed voting method

If we switch from top-two primaries after this year's elections, two other options are open primaries and proportional representation.

By Alan Zundel • marzo 10, 2026

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California’s elderly parole program saves money and makes sense

Less than 2% of elderly parolees reoffend. Those with sex offenses must register and often get treatment and wear a monitor.

By Keith Wattley • marzo 9, 2026

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ICE surge in Minneapolis parallels California gang database debacle

ICE agents arrest people based on looks or skin color, as police in California did years ago when databases falsely listed many as gang members.

By George Galvis • marzo 9, 2026

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Free speech or conspiracy? Courts limit protesters’ First Amendment rights

Prosecutors are charging protesters with conspiracy, seeking to limit opposition to government policies. More courts are allowing it.

By Bobbie Stein • marzo 6, 2026

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Nueva ley de California impedirá que los alguaciles examinen médicamente las muertes en sus propias cárceles

Muchas muertes en prisión son evitables. Para reducir los sesgos y los encubrimientos, médicos independientes investigarán las muertes bajo custodia a partir de 2027.

Por Comentario invitado • marzo 4, 2026

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New California law will stop sheriffs from medically examining deaths in their own jails

Many jail deaths are preventable. To reduce bias and coverups, independent doctors will investigate deaths in custody, starting in 2027.

By Gregg Hart • marzo 4, 2026

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California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

In polls voters say they want a cleaner energy future — but not if it wrecks jobs, doubles their bills or pushes out California’s middle class.

By Tracy Hernandez • marzo 4, 2026

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California should help neighborhoods in need ‘decarbonize,’ leave natural gas

Regulators can approve up to 30 neighborhood decarbonization zones. Will poorer neighborhoods get first shot at climate saving energy options?

By Jalal Awan • marzo 3, 2026

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Trump’s war on immigrants repeats shameful chapter in America’s past

In the 1940s, U.S. politicians used racial prejudice and fear to justify deporting and detaining Japanese residents, including U.S. citizens. Today's playbook is similar.

By Evelyn Iritani • marzo 2, 2026