Capitol
Assembly bill is a Trojan Horse for costly hydroelectric project near Joshua Tree
California legislators need to understand the ramifications of the Eagle Mountain hydroelectric project near Joshua Tree National Park.
No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
A poll shows three Democrats and two Republicans have voter support percentages in the teens. The top two vote-getters in June will face off in November.
She spent six of her last years in arbitration with her HMO. Her husband’s still fighting the system
Arbitrators in medical disputes are supposed to be unbiased, but this couple suspected there is an incentive to favor HMO’s in arbitration.
A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass isn't vulnerable on her right, but she may be on her left, as City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and ex-supporter, runs against her.
California promised accountability for inmate deaths in jails. A year later, no results.
Lawmakers passed a law creating a state department to review inmate deaths, but it hasn’t completed a single death review in its first year.
Yousef Baig
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Commentary
November initiative that would bring billions to California schools and communities is an easy decision
Californians simply can’t afford corporate tax loopholes at the expense of our critical local services, frontline workers and schools.
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We simply cannot continue destroying California’s river systems
California’s water policy is literally killing the Trinity River, as well as the lower Klamath River in neighboring Humboldt County.
Commentary
Bill would close an intolerable loophole for schools
A pot of special state school aid is supposed to close the "achievement gap," but has often been diverted to other purposes. A new bill aims to close one loophole.
Commentary
Contact tracing for COVID-19 shows potential of ‘data for good’
In combating COVID-9, elected officials should consider policies that promote the good use of data along with appropriate considerations for personal privacy.
Commentary
Interrupted academic year, cuts in funding for California schools will severely impact our children
The cut in funding for public schools in California due to COVID-19 will cause irreparable harm to our children and our state.
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Why he moved from Texas back to California
About half of those who moved out to Texas moved back to California within a year
Commentary
When California rebuilds its economy, Latinos must be included this time
Strengthening the Latino community for the long run must be a core part of efforts by Gov. Newsom’s business and jobs task force and those of the Legislature.
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Impact of rising sea may come sooner than expected
Wish as they might otherwise, coastal communities are seeing severe impacts already, with imperiled water supplies, beach and cliff erosion.
Dan Walters
Newsom shakes up disability politics
The Capitol's perennial jousting over workers' compensation has been jolted by Gov. Gavin Newsom's order extending eligibility for benefits to all workers deemed to be essential who are infected with coronavirus.