Guest Commentary

Commentary

Water board must establish a state water budget that California can afford

The state water board needs to restore a balanced water budget, and the state needs to stop ignoring how out of balance the water budget really is.

By Guest Commentary • September 17, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Sin justicia para el proyecto de ley de estudios étnicos para la escuela secundaria; Newsom, la Legislatura debería cambiar eso

El proyecto de ley de estudios étnicos para la escuela secundaria en la Legislatura tenía todas las estrellas alineadas a su favor este año, entonces ¿por qué fue desfinanciado y se postergó la implementación?

By Guest Commentary • September 16, 2020

Climate Change

Five solutions to California’s climate crisis Gov. Newsom should implement … right now

Gov. Newsom recognizes that our current climate targets are inadequate. We have the technology ready to go. Here is a checklist:

By Guest Commentary • September 16, 2020

Capitol

No justice for high school ethnic studies bill; Newsom, Legislature should change that

The high school ethnic studies bill in the Legislature had all the stars aligned in its favor this year, so why was it defunded and implimentation delayed?

By Guest Commentary • September 16, 2020

Reader Reactions

California’s energy future must be shaped by facts, not fears

The interests of oil and gas companies are focused on a sustainable energy future that supports the health of our people.

By Guest Commentary • September 16, 2020

Commentary

Here’s a bold plan for California to provide internet access to everyone

California should issue a Request For Proposal to provide high-speed internet to every person in the state.

By Guest Commentary • September 15, 2020

Commentary

A greater sense of urgency needed for crises at the Salton Sea

Progress on mitigating the crisis at the Salton Sea has been dismal, even though millions are available to suppress toxic dust and restore habitat.

By Guest Commentary • September 15, 2020

Commentary

Lawmakers let oil and gas interests sicken us; Gov. Newsom can put us on the path to recovery

Many state lawmakers are falling under the thrall of oil and gas industry lobbying dollars, but Gov. Newsom can jumpstart policies that will protect Californians.

By Guest Commentary • September 14, 2020

Commentary

Desal project on Monterey Peninsula would improve water supply, environment and economy

John F Kennedy, speaking in 1962, said: “If we could produce fresh water from salt water at a low cost, that would indeed be a great service to humanity, and would dwarf any other scientific accomplishment.” And today, we are there. The Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, which will be before the California Coastal Commission […]

By Guest Commentary • September 14, 2020

Commentary

Prop. 15: Ballot measure will stabilize California’s economy

Prop. 15 is an important step in rebuilding California's economy, generating up to $12 billion a year for our schools and local governments.

By Guest Commentary • September 11, 2020