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When the entire food supply chain is considered, it's clear that humans are the biggest water user, not necessarily farms, argues an agriculture industry advocate.

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would reform how disclosure disputes under the Public Records Act are settled. Attorneys who work with public agencies say reforms should consider how the law can sometimes be misused.

California hospitals face a 2030 deadline to complete retrofit upgrades required under state law. Facilities in rural areas say the nearly 30-year-old legislation was enacted with a top-down approach, and failed to recognize the distinct challenges they face.

Some child advocates worry that California's tool to screen kids for adverse childhood experiences has pitfalls that could cause even greater harm. Doctors argue that the innovative program is effective and beneficial, and creating systemic change in health care.

As California voters consider whether to enshrine reproductive freedoms in the state constitution, Proposition 1 opponents argue that the amendment could enable late-term abortions.

Tuition waivers can never atone for damage done to Native Americans. Not all need the help, but most people historically oppressed by government policy and abuse do.

CEQA didn’t create the problems at UC Berkeley, the university’s poor planning did. Better planning, not gutting CEQA, is the answer.

Current proposals to broaden access to legal services are predicated on sound regulatory frameworks that keep the public protected.

The Air Resources Board proposed requirements for zero-emission vehicle sales start unnecessarily low in 2026.

We call on lawmakers and the courts to avoid a dramatic reduction in the number of UC Berkeley students enrolled for this fall.