Commentary Vulnerable communities need help in the heat With the number of extreme heat waves likely to rise, new coping strategies for Californians are essential. By Guest Commentary • June 23, 2021
Reader Reactions Water storage is the obvious solution to water shortage All options and strategies for coping with drought in California need to be put on the table. By Guest Commentary • June 22, 2021
Commentary MacKenzie Scott’s gift is a ladder to upward mobility The $135 million she gave to four California State University campuses bolsters the transformative effect of higher education. By Guest Commentary • June 22, 2021
Commentary Farmers and ranchers need support during drought California farmland can be put to work in ways that build climate resilience and benefit people and wildlife. By Guest Commentary • June 22, 2021
Commentary Housing reform bill would right some of redlining’s wrongs More affordable housing would give more people more choice about where to live. By Guest Commentary • June 21, 2021
Reader Reactions Timing of state reservoir activity warrants scrutiny Did water managers act to supply Southern California before the drought became generally known? By Guest Commentary • June 21, 2021
Commentary Watershed restoration is key to a climate-smart future Investing in the Sacramento River headwaters region could secure the state’s water supply for decades. By Guest Commentary • June 21, 2021
Commentary California should make June 19 a paid holiday Recognizing Juneteenth helps Americans acknowledge our nation’s racist past. By Guest Commentary • June 18, 2021
Reader Reactions Paying into EDD did not pay off Months of radio silence from the Employment Development Department stirs up doubt. By Guest Commentary • June 17, 2021
Commentary Bring everyone to the table to achieve equitable economic growth California employers, workers and residents must commit to creating a shared prosperity. By Guest Commentary • June 17, 2021