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Category: Commentary

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Commentary: Politicians can’t have it both ways on climate change

Avatar by Dan Walters February 12, 2018

Suing oil companies for causing climate change has become a popular exercise in California’s coastal communities. Officials in five cities and three counties have filed suits, alleging that the companies knowingly emitted greenhouse gases that will damage those communities as oceans rise, and should pay for it. As CALmatters environmental writer Julie Cart says in […]

Commentary: Cities should fess up about taxes and pensions

Avatar by Dan Walters February 11, 2018

Commentary: Recall drives could spark more political chaos

Avatar by Dan Walters February 8, 2018

Commentary: Sex harassment document dump isn’t enough

Avatar by Dan Walters February 7, 2018

Commentary: Nuclear plant deal leaves several loose ends

Avatar by Dan Walters February 5, 2018

Commentary: Surging pension costs push more California cities toward bankruptcy

Avatar by Dan Walters February 4, 2018June 23, 2020

Commentary: With schools off the table, budget fight looms

Avatar by Dan Walters February 4, 2018

Commentary: Bullet train finances need a vigorous test

Avatar by Dan Walters February 1, 2018

Commentary: Los Angeles, San Francisco in political turmoil

Avatar by Dan Walters January 31, 2018

Commentary: Jerry Brown’s two big public-works projects are foundering

Avatar by Dan Walters January 29, 2018

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