Commentary California needs an equitable strategy for transitioning to all-electric buildings State leaders and policymakers should develop a systematic strategy for the long-term phase-out of natural gas in our buildings. By Guest Commentary • March 23, 2021
Commentary Why it’s important for California that DACA recipients be provided permanent resident status The American Dream and Promise Act recently passed by the House of Representatives is a positive step in the right direction. By Guest Commentary • March 23, 2021
Commentary SoCalGas aspires to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 SoCalGas says it will reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions and those generated by its customers. By Guest Commentary • March 23, 2021
CalMatters en Español Opinión: Por qué es importante para California que a los beneficiarios de DACA se les proporcione el estatus de residente permanente La Ley de Promesa y Sueño Americano aprobada recientemente por la Cámara de Representantes es un paso positivo en la dirección correcta. By Guest Commentary • March 23, 2021
Commentary The paradox of the California condor A first-of-its-kind proposal to mitigate condor collisions with wind turbines places the trade-off for renewable energy in stark perspective. By Guest Commentary • March 22, 2021
Commentary Frequent ‘antigen testing’ can resolve stalemate on school reopening Eleven California school districts have begun COVID screening that has the potential to reduce the risk of transmission in schools. By Guest Commentary • March 21, 2021
Commentary It’s time to build more trust in our electoral process; here’s how To move the needle on voter turnout, these fundamental changes would build trust in our elections and democratic institutions. By Guest Commentary • March 19, 2021
Commentary Rely on IRS rules for contract workers, not the ABC test of AB 5 Codifying the ABC test of AB 5 in the PRO Act will increase nationwide unemployment at the worst possible time. By Guest Commentary • March 19, 2021
Reader Reactions How to correct the unforced error of Newsom’s empty Dodger Stadium address Gov. Gavin Newsom has the capacity to self-correct by sticking to the fundamentals in the leadership playbook. By Guest Commentary • March 19, 2021
Climate Change California rates a grade of ‘C’ on climate action Despite all that we experienced last year, I’m still hopeful that California can once more lead the nation and world with climate solutions. By Guest Commentary • March 18, 2021