Guest Commentary

The state water board curtailed water rights in response to the drought and ignored Ukiah’s seniority rights and its sustainable water portfolio.

Water is a public resource that’s vital to ecosystem and community health, and Big Ag should be regulated to ensure its usage is efficient.

Lawmakers and the governor must look ahead and plan for a public health system that is not just adequate, but second to none.

Room 1190 is a place where elected leaders were answerable to the public and where so much of California’s political history was written.

Under California’s system for supporting children’s mental health, the state needs to first tackle the system’s deficiencies.

It’s time for local officials to put an end to unwarranted fears surrounding the establishment of marijuana retailers.

The program aims to provide funding to protect and conserve California's deserts, a large and incredibly biodiverse region.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit program offers a subsidy each month toward broadband service for eligible households.

The conflict over the Kern River offers an opportunity for improved water management by adjusting historic rights to reflect modern priorities.

We cannot accommodate serious discussion on the demand side of water questions without working on the supply side.