My-turn

Commentary

Setback measure for oil and gas extraction sites are this doctor’s prescription

As a doctor treating patients suffering the effects of toxic pollution, I’m calling on California officials to address this public health crisis.

By Guest Commentary • April 12, 2021

Capitol

Speed safety cameras would make school zones safer

State Sen. Susan Rubio: My bill, SB 735, authorizes local jurisdictions to utilize safety cameras to enforce speed limits in school zones.

By Guest Commentary • April 12, 2021

Commentary

Abolishing school police should be part of reopening plans

It is time to reimagine school safety: end police on campus and instead focus on supporting all students to learn and thrive.

By Guest Commentary • April 9, 2021

Capitol

Rural, low-income Californians need recycling centers

Nearly 1,000 California redemption centers have closed since 2015, leaving remote places like Humboldt County with no centers at all.

By Guest Commentary • April 9, 2021

Commentary

California needs comprehensive groundwater management

The Department of Water Resources should enhance groundwater protection with changes to California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

By Guest Commentary • April 8, 2021

Capitol

Time to invest in our libraries

Build America’s Libraries Act would dedicate $5 billion to libraries nationwide, of which roughly $500 million would come to California.

By Guest Commentary • April 7, 2021

Capitol

Shine some light in black box of algorithms used by government

AB 13 would set criteria to minimize unfair, biased or discriminatory decisions by artificial intelligence systems used by government.

By Guest Commentary • April 7, 2021

Climate Change

Prioritize environmental justice resilience bill

AB 1087 charts a new course for climate resilience that makes investments in communities so they can be prepared for disasters.

By Guest Commentary • April 6, 2021

Capitol

My home is a workplace: Domestic workers need health and safety protections

Work that happens inside the home deserves to be valued the same as any other job and ought to have the same protections.

By Guest Commentary • April 6, 2021

Climate Change

How to house people and achieve California’s climate goals

If California is to meet our goals for greenhouse gas reduction and affordable housing, it’s time to break down the local barriers.

By Guest Commentary • April 6, 2021