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Coachella Valley

Eastern Coachella Valley residents urge the state for action on the Salton Sea

by Guest Commentary October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

We continue to see no action or purposeful decision-making to prioritize the needs and public health of communities around the Salton Sea.

health data

Here are four ways California can improve our health data challenges

by Guest Commentary October 6, 2020October 5, 2020

building code

All-electric building codes for new homes would protect our health – and our kids’ health

by Guest Commentary September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

California’s energy future must be shaped by facts, not fears

by Guest Commentary September 16, 2020September 14, 2020

Salton Sea

A greater sense of urgency needed for crises at the Salton Sea

by Guest Commentary September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom tours the North Complex Fire zone in Butte County on Friday, Sep 11, 2020, outside of Oroville. Newsom has declared a statewide emergency due to the widespread fires and extreme weather conditions, and secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to the Northern California wildfires. Photo by Paul Kitagaki Jr., The Sacramento Bee

Lawmakers let oil and gas interests sicken us; Gov. Newsom can put us on the path to recovery

by Guest Commentary September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

vaccine

Legislature needs an emergency hearing on vaccines – for COVID-19 and the flu

by Guest Commentary August 26, 2020August 25, 2020

Missing the point on cities’ efforts to go all-electric to fight climate change

by Guest Commentary August 13, 2020August 12, 2020

Organic food is a rich bounty. Policymakers can help it grow

by Guest Commentary February 26, 2019

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My turn: L.A. teacher’s union can avert a strike and help kids. Here’s how

by Guest Commentary November 20, 2018