Commentary
A dark economic and fiscal tunnel
Even when the coronavirus health threat recedes, California will face a severe recession that will hammer state and local government budgets.
If California’s race for governor is a stress test for democracy, it’s failing
The top-two primary system can produce chaos and disengaged voters. This year’s picks for governor are coming from a small share of voters.
Pratt out, Raman in: What Los Angeles voters can now expect in the mayoral race
Nithya Raman's success at making the runoff in the L.A. mayor's race means Karen Bass will need to answer difficult questions about high living costs and public safety.
Mahan, Villaraigosa just learned why so few California mayors make the leap to governor
Few California mayors ever become governor. Their skills might be perfectly suited to the job, but those exact same skills, when exercised, may be precisely what makes voters wary of them.
Long after protests ended, this interfaith group rallies to remember LA immigrants taken by ICE
An interfaith group known as the "godmothers of the disappeared" meets weekly at the federal courthouse in Los Angeles to remember and advocate for the people detained by immigration authorities over the last year.
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Commentary
At the heart of mail-in ballot challenges: voter suppression
The fight over mail-in ballots for our elections is not about a potential for voter fraud, it is about suppressing the vote of millions of Americans.
Commentary
It’s time to protect California’s mountain lions
The California Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to vote on whether to list Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions under the state’s Endangered Species Act.
Commentary
Toilet paper short, food abundant
The panicky buying of toilet paper hints at the chaos that would occur if food was in short supply. We should have a new appreciation of what it takes to put food on our tables.
Commentary
Changing Prop. 13 will generate a tax bill that will harm small businesses, especially those owned by minorities
In the decades following Prop. 13’s implementation, Former Speaker Willie Brown has come to recognize the law’s many benefits, and a proposed change would harm small businesses.
Commentary
In the age of COVID-19, do we want our leaders to be vulnerable and in their 70s
Now more than ever, we put ourselves in a precarious position by nominating someone in their mid-’70s for the nation’s highest office.
Commentary
California food banks need our help
As the coronavirus crisis impacts the economy, the pressure on food banks have grown. I volunteer at a food bank and we need volunteers and food donations.
Capitol
Legislature should declare a moratorium on new housing bills
The California Legislature should impose a moratorium on new housing legislation until true public hearings can be held 30 days after the statewide shelter-in-place order has been lifted.
Commentary
Gavin Newsom has shined so far
Gov. Gavin Newsom has performed very well in managing California's piece of the coronoavirus pandemic but it's only been a month and many challenges lie ahead.
Commentary
Pandemic reveals need for schools to utilize technology for online classrooms
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears some California leaders are finally recommending schools to consider how to take full advantage of online instruction.