Commentary
Newsom now owns the COVID-19 pandemic
California Gov.Gavin now owns the state's version of the COVID-19 pandemic. How he handles it will define his governorship.
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.
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
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Commentary
To expand student diversity, make application to the University of California automatic
California should enact an “Automatic Application and Admission” plan for the UC system to increase diversity across race and class lines at all UC campuses.
Commentary
Time for California communities to step up on environmental justice
Local officials must commit to environmental justice to reduce exposure to pollution and promote access to public facilities, healthy food and adequate housing.
Commentary
Republicans and Democrats in California prefer a mail ballot, but safe, accessible options are important
In the November election, California will have to meet the bipartisan demand from voters for mail ballots and redesign sites for safe, in-person voting.
California Wildfires
Improving forest health would create jobs, improve economies in rural California
Policymakers could put Californians to work on improving the health of the state’s forests, which would aid in economic recovery and reduce wildfire risk.
Commentary
It’s time to enforce law and help at-risk kids
California's law to improve the educations of poor and English-learner students is not being enforced by state officials.
Commentary
AG Becerra’s proposal to reform policing misses the mark – and community demands
Attorney General Becerra wants police reform, but in spite of #defundthepolice protests, that could mean more money for California police.
Commentary
Transforming police officers from warriors to guardians – a systems approach to reduce police violence
How do we create incentives for police officers and departments to improve recruiting, training and compliance, as well as change the culture of policing?
Dan Walters
Police unions’ power wanes, but how about teachers?
California police unions' political clout may be waning but what about other unions?
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Pandemic’s impact on California children highlights need for comprehensive data system
California needs an educational data system that follows students from preschool through college and puts the highest priority on equity of student opportunity.