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California needs updated guidelines to safely reopen schools

My school in Oakland has reopened with protocols in place to keep our students, teachers and staff members safe and healthy.

By Guest Commentary • February 17, 2021

Capitol

Assembly bill would replace Junipero Serra statue in Capitol Park with a tribute to regional tribes

AB 338 would also require that the new Capitol Annex include a hearing room mural dedicated to California’s First People.

By Guest Commentary • February 16, 2021

Capitol

There is no justification for unequal distribution of relief funds to small counties

California continues to favor large counties for relief funds at the expense of rural Californians, and we are fed up.

By Guest Commentary • February 15, 2021

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Prioritize disabled Californians for COVID-19 vaccine

California policymakers are abandoning vaccination plans to prioritize disabled people and others with high risk health conditions.

By Guest Commentary • February 12, 2021

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California needs a 10-year roadmap to housing affordability and to end homelessness

A clear path with strong mile markers will get us to our destination: stable, affordable homes for all in inclusive communities.

By Guest Commentary • February 12, 2021

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Fighting antisemitism is a communal priority

History has shown time and again that the targeting of Jews does not end with Jews. Antisemitism is a societal problem.

By Guest Commentary • February 12, 2021

Capitol

Survey shows that California’s local governments need help now

If local governments are to be the foundation of a strong recovery, they need support that goes beyond plugging budgetary holes.

By Guest Commentary • February 11, 2021

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To counter the worsening drought, California needs healthy soils

It is time for California’s leaders to take bold action to improve the health of our soils, which would improve water storage capacity.

By Guest Commentary • February 11, 2021

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Californians will not benefit from a Wall Street water casino

Californians need actual solutions: Water markets cannot fix water scarcity, nor can they responsibly manage a public trust.

By Guest Commentary • February 11, 2021

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Update green building codes to make EV charging available for everyone

Californians who live in multifamily housing such as apartments face an extra hurdle to electric vehicle ownership; changing the green building code can help.

By Guest Commentary • February 10, 2021