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USC decision to deploy police on Gaza war protesters distorts public perception against students

A University of Southern California student says the actions and statements by administrators in recent weeks, including the decision to send police to arrest 93 pro-Palestinian protesters, has wrongly skewed public sentiments against their own students.

By Antonio Wu • 5월 1, 2024

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California needs constitutional change if it wants to get serious about homelessness

A California woman who was previously homeless says a proposed constitutional amendment is a critical step to ensure the state has enough housing for every person.

By Kim Reeder • 4월 30, 2024

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Fossil fuel shares no longer make financial sense. Why are California pensions still invested?

Research suggests California's pension funds have missed out on billions by maintaining investments in fossil fuel companies. As the state Assembly considers a bill that would start the clock on divestment, a CalPERS beneficiary says exiting fossil fuels is a responsible move for current and future members.

By Ruth Holton-Hodson • 4월 29, 2024

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How I explained AI and deepfakes to Oakland elders using only basic Vietnamese

Despite a year of headlines about AI, immigrant communities, particularly seniors, have been outside the conversation, leaving them vulnerable to dangerous uses.

By Lam Thuy Vo • 4월 26, 2024

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California wants to reform ticket sales for live events. Billion-dollar sports teams are fighting back

Since Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged in 2010, ticket prices for live events in California have skyrocketed. A bill seeking to restore competition and finally give fans more choice on the market faces fierce opposition from California's billion-dollar sports franchises.

By Robert Herrell • 4월 24, 2024

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The U.S. Supreme Court just gave California a major opportunity to lower housing costs

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on housing impact fees has given California lawmakers an opening to address a key barrier to construction: cost.

By Louis Mirante • 4월 23, 2024

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The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s historic gas leak are voting age. They want California to ban fracking

Many of the Southern California children that were affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak are now registering to vote for the first time and are looking for election candidates to back an outright ban on fracking.

By Emma Kavcioglu • 4월 22, 2024

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California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars

California's failure to build important infrastructure is at the heart of our overreliance on cars. It was once estimated that 50% of the land in American cities is devoted to vehicular infrastructure, and nearly one-quarter is dedicated to parking lots. The solution is right under our noses. 

By Sophia Bella • 4월 19, 2024

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McDonald’s ice cream machines are so unreliable they’re a meme. They might also be a climate solution

Californians generate 1.5 tons of e-waste every minute. So-called "right to repair" policies can extend the lifespan of consumer products, ultimately helping lower emissions. In an election year, candidates should be giving the issue more attention.

By Reid Heavner • 4월 18, 2024

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California schools aren’t equipped to handle mental health issues. That needs to change

The youth mental health crisis is well documented, yet most California schools lack the resources, training and capacity to identify concerns and respond. Greater investment, including funds to hire more school counselors, could make a difference.

By Rebecca Pariso • 4월 17, 2024