Guest Commentary

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Los latinos deben contar con una representación adecuada en la Comisión Ciudadana de Delimitación de Distritos de California

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.

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Guest Commentary

• July 22, 2020

Commentary

Latinos must have proportionate representation on the California Citizens Redistricting Commission

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

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Guest Commentary

• July 22, 2020

Capitol

Lawmakers should reject one-size-fits-all approach to disposing organic waste

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.

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Guest Commentary

• July 22, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Newsom podría haber errado en la reapertura en medio de la pandemia, pero ha aceptado asumir responsabilidades

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.

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Guest Commentary

• July 21, 2020

Commentary

Newsom may have erred on re-opening amid pandemic, but he has embraced accountability

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.

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Guest Commentary

• July 21, 2020

Commentary

Here are four priorities for state’s new strategic plan for suicide prevention

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

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Guest Commentary

• July 21, 2020

Commentary

A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities

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

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Guest Commentary

• July 20, 2020

California Wildfires

California’s looming wildfire threat requires a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid

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.

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Guest Commentary

• July 19, 2020