California Voices

Conservation and wildlife organizations are working with farmers, ranchers and other private landowners to improve the environment and protect imperiled species.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed an 80-member task force to guide California's economic recovery. We should not have high expectations.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must prevail against discrimination and hateful attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Stimulus investments in cutting-edge energy and transportation infrastructure can help lead us out of a recession and build the foundation for a strong economy.

Re: “Legislature should declare a moratorium on new housing bills,” April 13, 2020 For NIMBY groups wanting to stop legislation that would address California’s housing supply and affordability crisis, COVID-19 is sadly being used as a justification to preserve the status quo. NIMBYs offer no solutions to California’s extreme housing shortage which has not suddenly […]

One week the Feather River Bulletin was reporting an update of the county General Plan. The next week – gone. It's the passing of a communal lifeline.

With public safety in mind, California needs to reduce stay-at-home restrictions that have wreaked havoc on the state’s economy.

Federal and state politicians and water officials are headed for a showdown over who controls the state's water supply, re-igniting California water wars.

California has an extensive program to house the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet, it is inadequate and reactive in a crisis that requires proactive measures.

Californians are voluntarily complying with restrictions on their personal and professional activities to battle coronavirus. But for how long and will authorities use coercion if compliance declines?