Reader Reactions

Expanding and streamlining the Cal Grant program would help college students who are unable to meet basic needs.

Its power system was a disaster last winter, and its policies on health care and abortion are contrary to what many Americans want.

Diesel generators are necessary to maintain the electrical system and mitigate the potentially disastrous effects of outages.

If we stay dependent on oil and gas, we will face more and more devastating impacts of climate change.

CEQA’s deleterious consequences on building in California remains a substantial roadblock to the elimination of the housing crisis.

I have seen the bleak effects that COVID-19 has had on the nursing staff, but I’m ready to help those who have sacrificed so much.

Legislature should get on with the people’s business instead of focusing on SB 660 to reform the recall process.

I have seen students taking classes that do not contribute to their transfer prospects, and they are frustrated.

As the Legislature approves more housing, it should consider the drought and water supplies for residential development.

Before a homebuilder puts a backhoe to work, he or she has permit fees to pay, and other costs that can amount to more than $100,000 per house, not including land cost. Housing won’t be affordable in California until legislators address the permit and fee structure and the high cost of land.