Guest Commentary

California should enact an “Automatic Application and Admission” plan for the UC system to increase diversity across race and class lines at all UC campuses.

Local officials must commit to environmental justice to reduce exposure to pollution and promote access to public facilities, healthy food and adequate housing.

In the November election, California will have to meet the bipartisan demand from voters for mail ballots and redesign sites for safe, in-person voting.

Policymakers could put Californians to work on improving the health of the state’s forests, which would aid in economic recovery and reduce wildfire risk.

Attorney General Becerra wants police reform, but in spite of #defundthepolice protests, that could mean more money for California police.

How do we create incentives for police officers and departments to improve recruiting, training and compliance, as well as change the culture of policing?

California needs an educational data system that follows students from preschool through college and puts the highest priority on equity of student opportunity.

California officials need to come up with new water quality objectives and protections to help restore San Francisco Bay-Delta’s fisheries.

The governor’s proposal to temporarily raise funds from some businesses would generate $4.4 billion, but it remains woefully inadequate. More can be done.

California can continue to lead in the transportation energy markets of the future by making investments that stimulate green transportation.