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Re “Supreme Court rules members of the Electoral College must be faithful – how that affects California”; Commentary, July 7, 2020 Jessica Levinson points out many of the attributes and results that can come from the makeup of the Electoral College.  It does indeed penalize big states to a degree when it comes to the […]

Mental illness has long been cloaked in shame and fear, but in the past several years, mental health education has helped enlighten the public.

Companies with resources and connections benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program, but we must prioritize our Latino small-business owners.

Every single Californian deserves access to clean, reliable, affordable water, but the most disadvantaged communities in California, will not be helped by a tunnel.

By closing the youth fire camp, California will be losing a true opportunity to offer meaningful rehabilitation to youths who are incarcerated in our state.

Pest control advisers put the latest science to work every day on California farms to ensure the best, safest crop protection method is being used.

Re “What’s the end game for state budget?”; Commentary, Dan Walters, June 18, 2020 While I appreciate Dan Walters’ attempt to share some history of California budget squabbles leading up to passage of Proposition 25 of 2010, I am disappointed his reporting skips over facts that do not fit his desired narrative. In leaping nine […]

Re “Is California’s last youth fire camp worth saving?”;  June 8, 2020 From what I read in this article, it’s really a no brainer. The words of those who experienced the fire camps and we’re so much better for it, say it all. I would rather see my tax dollars doing double duty. 1. Turning […]

It would be horrific if our state budget cut back on the critical health and human service programs already in place for seniors and people with disabilities.

I do not want to give up the training I have started at my church because this is a major consideration in "getting back to normal."