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We must stand together to stop hateful acts against Asian Americans during COVID-19 pandemic

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must prevail against discrimination and hateful attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

By Guest Commentary • April 21, 2020

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Bold investments in clean energy and transportation infrastructure will help lead us out of a recession

Stimulus investments in cutting-edge energy and transportation infrastructure can help lead us out of a recession and build the foundation for a strong economy.

By Guest Commentary • April 21, 2020

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An adequate supply of affordable housing is necessary in California

Re: “Legislature should declare a moratorium on new housing bills,” April 13, 2020 For NIMBY groups wanting to stop legislation that would address California’s housing supply and affordability crisis, COVID-19 is sadly being used as a justification to preserve the status quo. NIMBYs offer no solutions to California’s extreme housing shortage which has not suddenly […]

By Guest Commentary • April 20, 2020

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Coronavirus pandemic claims a communal lifeline – 153-year-old Feather River Bulletin

One week the Feather River Bulletin was reporting an update of the county General Plan. The next week – gone. It's the passing of a communal lifeline.

By Guest Commentary • April 20, 2020

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California needs to reassess stay-at-home orders to prevent an economic tragedy

With public safety in mind, California needs to reduce stay-at-home restrictions that have wreaked havoc on the state’s economy.

By Guest Commentary • April 20, 2020

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The case for commandeering hotel rooms: San Francisco has a model to house the homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

California has an extensive program to house the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet, it is inadequate and reactive in a crisis that requires proactive measures.

By Guest Commentary • April 19, 2020

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Your next boss could be an undocumented immigrant; growing number of business founders lack legal status

The number of undocumented entrepreneurs are a growing in the US, and it is one of the main ways that immigrants can thrive in America’s workforce.

By Guest Commentary • April 18, 2020

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Earlier California presidential primary succeeded on many levels

Moving California presidential primary to an earlier date helped shape the presidential nominating process and focus candidates’ attention on state issues.

By Guest Commentary • April 17, 2020

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Don’t ban biking during the coronavirus pandemic

Spain, Italy and France have implemented an outright ban on recreational cycling because of the coronavirus pandemic. From a public health standpoint, this is a bad idea for California.

By Guest Commentary • April 17, 2020

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California water policies inhibit food production by Valley farmers

With empty grocery store shelves, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we should never be reliant on foreign countries for food that can be produced in the U.S.

By Guest Commentary • April 16, 2020