Guest Commentary

Many victims of medical negligence are excluded from investigations after they file a complaint with the Medical Board of California, omitting crucial evidence from those cases. A proposed reform would require it, and address other transparency, oversight and solvency issues facing the board.

California's lack of hydrogen fuel infrastructure is restricting its ability to become a legitimate alternative, and the state needs every transportation option to meet its climate goals, argues a hydrogen vehicle owner

Hydrogen is touted as a solution for helping address California's energy and climate crises. However, a hydrogen economy would involve serious risks, and may not actually help the climate.

The increase of property crimes in California hurts not just businesses but workers and customers alike. A manager from Southern California says state policymakers need to step up and enact solutions that bolster security and ensure public safety.

As California proceeds with large-scale offshore wind projects, state leaders need to establish policies that ensure both economic and environmental success for the next wave of clean energy development.

A proposed pilot program to reduce pedestrian accidents in six California cities is receiving pushback because critics believe installing speed cameras would unfairly target low-income communities. A proponent of the bill argues that the disparities in traffic safety is the more urgent issue.

Tens of thousands of low-income Californians lose their vehicles simply because they cannot afford to pay for parking tickets. Cities don't generate revenue from so-called poverty tows, either. A legislative proposal would reform the practice.

Loaded and unlocked firearms are one of the primary causes of unintentional shooting deaths involving children. Given their effectiveness, the father of a victim says the state should invest federal money for prevention in public education campaigns for safe gun storage and red flag laws.

Kern County has a major opportunity to add executive leaders to its community colleges and university who reflect the region's majority Latino population.

Despite a court ruling that says local utility laws don't cover streaming services, several California cities are considering taxing the companies similar to cable. As TV broadcast groups lobby federal regulators for additional rule changes, tech advocates are concerned about the impact on consumers.