Capitol
A call for collaboration on public safety legislation
We know that enacting legislation to restore public trust in law enforcement is an achievable goal, but it requires listening and collaboration.
Spencer Pratt wants to be LA’s next mayor. His tell-all book won’t help him
In his memoir, Pratt describes himself as selfish, undisciplined and unprincipled. He deflects blame, squanders fortunes and complains a lot.
How the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling could affect California’s gerrymandered districts
The High Court's decision guts the Voting Rights Act’s impetus to draw districts so non-white ethnic groups get congressional representation.
We can’t ‘restore’ American history by flagging Native American books
Pres. Donald Trump is pressuring Redwood National and State Parks to tag tribally-centered books and material critical of American history.
Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
The idea that billionaires will flee California over a proposed wealth tax is bunk. Still, the ballot initiative is only a Band-Aid, and impedes a more serious conversation about the state's deeper fiscal problems.
Yousef Baig
California Voices Editor
Denise Amos
California Voices Deputy Editor
Dan Walters
Columnist
Jim Newton
Contributor
Pedro Rios
Contributor
Robert Greene
Contributor
George B. Sánchez-Tello
Contributor
Commentary
All-electric building codes for new homes would protect our health – and our kids’ health
Indoor pollution from gas furnaces, heaters, dryers and gas stoves can cause asthma in children – Californians should commit to healthier homes.
Commentary
It is time to reopen all museums
As some museums begin to reopen, museums in 25 counties continue to be closed, revealing inconsistencies in California’s response to COVID-19.
Commentary
Proposition 19’s tortuous journey to the ballot
California's Proposition 19 refights old battles as it alters laws governing property tax assessments.
Commentary
Medi-Cal’s system for children’s health care is broken; Newsom can help fix it
By championing real reform, Gov. Gavin Newsom has an opportunity to reform Medi-Cal’s managed health care system for children.
California Wildfires
Agencies that help us recover from wildfires and prepare our lands
As California battles a destructive wildfire season, the state’s Resource Conservation Districts can help communities protect themselves.
Commentary
Three measures test attitudes on crime
Three ballot measures test whether California voters endorse criminal justice reforms or believe they've gone too far.
Commentary
‘Unaccompanied women’ experiencing homelessness in L.A. are being left behind
If the L.A. County Board of Supervisors designates unaccompanied women as an official subpopulation of the homeless, it will help change lives.
Commentary
Bill to reduce probation time could help offenders successfully re-enter society
AB 1950 would reduce probation to one year for a misdemeanor and two years for a felony, time period restrictions that research shows makes sense.
Commentary
Inclusion of Jews in ethnic studies curriculum is essential
Any ethnic studies curriculum must celebrate – and not further marginalize – our state’s unique population, including its Jews, specifically Jews of color.