Commentary
Here’s a bold plan for California to provide internet access to everyone
California should issue a Request For Proposal to provide high-speed internet to every person in the state.
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
A greater sense of urgency needed for crises at the Salton Sea
Progress on mitigating the crisis at the Salton Sea has been dismal, even though millions are available to suppress toxic dust and restore habitat.
Commentary
Newsom war on climate change vs. reality
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to "step up our game" on fighting climate change, but must contend with a stark reality.
Commentary
Lawmakers let oil and gas interests sicken us; Gov. Newsom can put us on the path to recovery
Many state lawmakers are falling under the thrall of oil and gas industry lobbying dollars, but Gov. Newsom can jumpstart policies that will protect Californians.
Commentary
Desal project on Monterey Peninsula would improve water supply, environment and economy
John F Kennedy, speaking in 1962, said: “If we could produce fresh water from salt water at a low cost, that would indeed be a great service to humanity, and would dwarf any other scientific accomplishment.” And today, we are there. The Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, which will be before the California Coastal Commission […]
Commentary
Supreme Court makes local tax hikes easier
The California Supreme Court is making it easier to enact specialized local taxes, which could erode budgetary authority of elected officials.
Commentary
Environmental exemptions yes, but reform no
The California Legislature continues to exempt favored projects from the California Environmental Quality Act while ducking comprehensive CEQA reform.
Commentary
Prop. 15: Ballot measure will stabilize California’s economy
Prop. 15 is an important step in rebuilding California's economy, generating up to $12 billion a year for our schools and local governments.
Commentary
Prop. 15: The Legislature should reform California’s tax system
Any repeal of Prop. 13 should be comprehensive, careful and be a part of a wholesale review of California’s broken tax system.
Capitol
There’s no catch: Legislation would have provided more protections for fish
AB 3030 could have been another shining example for California to lead in science-based marine protection and environmental justice.