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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.
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.
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California Voices Editor
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California Voices Deputy Editor
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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.
Reader Reactions
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.
Reader Reactions
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.
Commentary
Here is the next wave of online learning for higher education
As the world grapples with how to provide remote learning, now is the time to embrace new ways of reaching students.
Capitol
California consumers need new protections
Gov. Newsom has proposed to overhaul the Department of Business Oversight and refocus the state’s approach to protecting consumers against deceptive financial offerings.