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El gobierno local es clave para establecer la equidad en California

En resumen Fresno es un caso de estudio de la injusticia racial, económica y ambiental en California y un referente en potencia para la búsqueda de reparaciones por parte del estado. Read this article in English. Mientras el Estado de California considera las reparaciones para corregir los daños económicos fundamentales causados por la esclavitud, son […]

By Guest Commentary • July 25, 2022

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Local government is key to establishing equity in California

Fresno is a case study for racial, economic and environmental injustice in California and a potential bellwether for the state’s pursuit of reparations.

By Guest Commentary • July 25, 2022

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Voters will decide whether California breathes easier

Proposition 30, the "Clean Air Initiative" on the November ballot, is aimed at restoring California’s clean air. 

By Guest Commentary • July 22, 2022

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State shells out seed money for an ambitious program for homebuyers

The California Dream for All program would allow the state to invest alongside first-time homebuyers so that they could afford to purchase a home in California.

By Guest Commentary • July 20, 2022

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New bill pushes insurers to stop playing doctor

Senate Bill 250 would allow patients to get treatments they urgently need without delays from insurance companies by requiring insurers to consult with doctors when determining which services require authorizations.

By Guest Commentary • July 19, 2022

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Californians should decide whether its OK for their cars spy on them

The California Privacy Protection Agency is implementing the seminal new privacy law passed by voters. State residents can weigh in on whether to put privacy and safety before automakers’ profits as the agency drafts rules on personal car data.

By Guest Commentary • July 18, 2022

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Every Californian holds the key to drought response

We must bolster drought resilience, and that starts with all Californians being “water wise” — understanding where water comes from and what they can do to preserve this precious resource.

By Guest Commentary • July 15, 2022

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State’s wimpy plan to cut pollution needs muscle

The governor must demand that the California Air Resources Board strengthen its proposed air pollution-reduction rule, speeding the transition to all-electric vehicles.

By Guest Commentary • July 13, 2022

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New state park could help California answer climate change

The state budget has dedicated enough money to start turning the Dos Rios Ranch Reserve in Stanislaus County into a state park. Floodplain restoration will create green jobs, flood control, groundwater recharge and much-needed recreational space for San Joaquin Valley residents.

By Guest Commentary • July 12, 2022

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Pandemic, retirements fuel state’s substitute teacher shortage

In years past, finding enough substitute teachers at California’s high schools was not a daily struggle. Now they are in high demand.

By Guest Commentary • July 11, 2022