Guest Commentary

Capitol

California needs more jobs in job training

As we emerge from the pandemic, California needs job training that focuses on results for people and businesses.

By Guest Commentary • April 28, 2021

Capitol

Here are priorities to reform the Brown Act for government transparency

The Legislature should prioritize core fixes to the Brown Act, avoid unintended consequences and create a path to meaningful reform.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

Commentary

High-priced jail phone calls: $15 to talk to your daughter

Research shows that the more people stay in touch with their families while in jail, the better they do when they get out.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

Commentary

Student housing crisis almost ruined my life

I am a student at UC Davis, and even though I worked as hard as I could to pay for housing, I was at risk of homelessness.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Llamadas telefónicas de alto precio en la cárcel: $15 para hablar con su hija

Las investigaciones muestran que mientras más personas se mantengan en contacto con sus familias mientras están en la cárcel, mejor les irá cuando salgan.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: La crisis de vivienda estudiantil casi arruinó mi vida

Soy estudiante de UC Davis y, aunque trabajé lo más duro que pude para pagar la vivienda, corría el riesgo de quedarme sin hogar.

By Guest Commentary • April 27, 2021

Capitol

California lawmakers must commit to small, minority-owned businesses

AB 915 increases access to state procurement opportunities for small-, minority- and women-owned businesses.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021

Capitol

It’s time to act on new electric vehicle incentives

The auto workers and environmental group support AB 794 and the push for electric vehicles and high-quality jobs.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Es hora de actuar sobre los nuevos incentivos para vehículos eléctricos

Los trabajadores automotrices y el grupo ambientalista apoyan la AB 794 y el impulso por vehículos eléctricos y trabajos de alta calidad.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Los legisladores de California deben comprometerse con las pequeñas empresas propiedad de minorías

AB 915 aumenta el acceso a las oportunidades de adquisiciones estatales para las empresas pequeñas, pertenecientes a minorías y mujeres.

By Guest Commentary • April 26, 2021