Guest Commentary

Given California’s rich cultural diversity, the state needs contact tracers that are able to speak with patients in their native language and with cultural sensitivity.

A bold plan to help California’s local communities: Establish a public bank that would provide economic recovery loans to small businesses and local governments.

Necesitamos que la comisión combata las manipulaciones políticas y que establezca límites justos para que nuestras diversas comunidades puedan votar a los candidatos de su elección.

We need the redistricting commission to combat gerrymandering and to fairly draw boundaries so diverse communities can elect candidates of their choice.

For years, our deli has recycled organic waste in a way that is inexpensive, good for the environment and beneficial for farmers, but AB 2959 would change that.

Algo gracioso sucedió en nuestro camino hacia la reapertura durante la pandemia. Teníamos unas 100 millas por delante, y entonces el gobernador Newsom nos dijo que era seguro tomar un atajo.

A funny thing happened on California’s path to re-opening during the pandemic. We had about 100 miles ahead of us, and then Gov. Newsom told us it was safe to take a short-cut.

California has launched a comprehensive suicide prevention campaign to ensure people receive the support they need before reaching a crisis point.

In budget negotiations, legislators should keep in mind that students need equal access to Advanced Placement classes, sports, theater and STEM classes.

California’s electrical grid is getting cleaner, but it is still not well positioned to deal with a changing climate with its web of decades-old poles and wires.