Commentary Abolish the Electoral College or award electors on a proportional basis Here’s why California, with our 55 electoral votes, is largely useless when it comes to picking the president of the United States. By Guest Commentary • September 21, 2020
Commentary Three lessons for California’s water funding challenges in today’s recession COVID-19 and climate extremes brought major challenges to water managers in California, and nimble fiscal solutions are needed. By Guest Commentary • September 21, 2020
Reader Reactions Healing California’s rivers will take more than just water Science has taught us that a more holistic approach leads to better results for the health of California's rivers and their fish populations By Guest Commentary • September 20, 2020
Climate Change Working families should not subsidize renewable energy California’s shift away from fossil fuels to less reliable renewable energy created the energy shortfall that led to blackouts. By Guest Commentary • September 19, 2020
Climate Change Tapping into solar-charged batteries could help prevent blackouts Changing regulations in California would help keep the lights on by enabling customer-owned solar-charged batteries to provide energy to the grid. By Guest Commentary • September 19, 2020
Commentary California tourism industry pushes for safe, responsible travel California tourism businesses recognized the imperative to provide a safe environment. Here’s what they’ve done to make travel safer: By Guest Commentary • September 18, 2020
Commentary Business need to stand up for equal justice too Chief executives of some of America’s largest companies have engaged in a new initiative to advocate for public policy changes to secure equal justice. By Guest Commentary • September 18, 2020
Reader Reactions Clean air rebate program should be broadened for buying electric vehicles California’s leaders are sending mixed messages on our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and for buying electric vehicles. By Guest Commentary • September 18, 2020
Commentary Thousands of California voters will need language services to understand the November ballot Arabic-speaking Californians will need translated ballots so their marginalized voices will have a say in the November election. By Guest Commentary • September 17, 2020
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