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Green jobs

Alan Kandel, Fresno Unquestionably. California greenhouse gases peaked in 2004 hitting 492.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, up from 431metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 1990. The level in 2016, the last year for which data is available, according to the latest California Air Resources Board data: 429.4 metric tons of […]

经过 Reader Reactions • 8 月 24, 2018

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Pro-con: A new tax to provide clean water?

Now, in the final days of the legislative session, proponents of a water tax are trying to move a different proposal – a twist on the water tax. Here's why it's still not a good idea.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 24, 2018

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Weekly Walters 08/24/2018

A collection of commentaries by Dan Walters over the past week.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 8 月 24, 2018

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My turn: Biomass electricity isn’t cheap, won’t end wildfires

With California’s commitment to renewable energy and the growing concern about wildfires, biomass electrical generation is increasingly being promoted at the state Capitol as a tool. For a number of reasons, this approach has a lot to overcome.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 23, 2018

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My turn: Provide college students with abortion access on campus

Senate Bill 320 would give college students at University of California and Cal State campuses access to abortion pills at their campus health center. The Assembly should support students who need access to these health care services.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 23, 2018

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Softer crime laws will loom large in Brown’s legacy

Jerry Brown's second stint as governor of California has been marked by multiple legislative bills and ballot measures to soften the state's penalties for those who commit crimes. Their effects, whether positive or negative, will be a big part of his political legacy.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 8 月 23, 2018

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Pro-con: Are bio-digesters key to climate change fight?

The dairy industry is responsible for 75 percent of agriculture’s methane emissions, but it has focused on unproven bio-digester technology. California should look at less costly alternatives.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 22, 2018

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My Turn: How to make police accountable

Gov. Jerry Brown can undo a mistake from his first term by signing legislation—assuming it is approved by the legislature—that would maintain protections that officers enjoy regarding personal information while allowing the public to evaluate the performance of officers who have previously run into trouble.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 8 月 22, 2018

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Is maturity finally taking root in Capitol?

Legislative leaders decided to postpone action on legislation dealing with liability of utilities for wildfire damages, and that may be a signal that a more rational approach to policymaking is taking root in the Capitol.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 8 月 22, 2018

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Yes in my backyard

Elizabeth Hansburg, Fullerton I am 42 and the mother of an only child, age 11. I made the choice Angela George is contemplating in your piece—to have one child—and housing costs were definitely a factor. Giving your children opportunities costs money, and money spent on housing is less money available for youth sports, music lessons […]

经过 Reader Reactions • 8 月 21, 2018