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If budget represents our values, we must protect California’s most vulnerable
Budgeting for California has become a more solemn exercise; what’s before us today is a statement of our collective values and priorities.
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
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Reader Reactions
Normal deliveries always performed by midwives in Great Britain
It’s irresponsible and detrimental for California to deny unrestricted access to the high-quality care that certified nurse-midwives provide.
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It’s time to end the state of emergency over COVID-19
Orders requiring Californians to stay at home and to shutter businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic relied on rare powers of public health officials.
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California cities, essential to safety and recovery, need state and federal financial help
Without financial relief, cities will be forced to cut police officers, firefighters and other essential local government workers and the core services they deliver.
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A rift over closing the budget deficit
The COVID-19 pandemic is altering the state's budget and has sparked a conflict between Gov. Gavin Newsom and legsislators over how to deal with a $54 billion deficit.
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The Republican problem with voting by mail
Across the nation Democrats are pushing for expanded voting by mail, assuming it will increase Democratic turnout; Republicans are screaming fraud.
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Whither California after crises abate?
How will California evolve after pandemic, recession and civic unrest abate? We have a choice.
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Here’s how California can ignite an engine of affordable homebuilding
How do we build affordable homes? The state can begin by fixing zoning, curbing the abuses of legacy environmental laws and lowering mandatory fees.
California Wildfires
California increases effort to equip vulnerable citizens with battery storage systems for use during power outages, wildfires
The California Public Utilities Commission adds millions to a program to support vulnerable residents most likely to be impacted by wildfire and power shut-offs.
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Breakdown of Super Tuesday voters: Lower turnout for Latinos and youth translate into their underrepresentation
Californians will be voting on a slate of candidates and issues that were selected by voters who don’t fully represent the entire electorate.