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California Wildfires

California’s looming wildfire threat requires a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid

California’s electrical grid is getting cleaner, but it is still not well positioned to deal with a changing climate with its web of decades-old poles and wires.

By Guest Commentary • July 19, 2020

Commentary

Can declining commercial real estate demand help address California’s housing crisis?

A decline in commercial real estate demand could represent an opportunity to reallocate portions toward more affordable housing in California.

By Guest Commentary • July 18, 2020

Commentary

California needs leadership on nuclear waste

Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders from the Legislature must demand action on nuclear waste and fill gaps in oversight.

By Guest Commentary • July 17, 2020

Commentary

We need meaningful discussions about the treatment of Native Americans in California

We can’t erase history, but we can correct omissions in school books about atrocities and genocide committed against Native Americans in California.

By Guest Commentary • July 16, 2020

Commentary

Voter suppression is a California problem, too

California may claim to have all the correct policies and politicians may say all the right things about voting, but in practice we fail.

By Guest Commentary • July 15, 2020

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Recognize the progress of high speed rail

Someday California’s high-speed rail system will be regarded like the Golden Gate Bridge, as an icon, and BART, which has helped reduce Bay Area traffic.

By Guest Commentary • July 14, 2020

Commentary

‘Guaranteed income’ would help close California’s racial wealth gap

A coalition of mayors are advocating for a guaranteed income that would improve the livelihood of many California children and families.

By Guest Commentary • July 13, 2020

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Affordability must be a priority as California charts a course for economic recovery

As California recovers from the economic downturn, officials should be careful to avoid making the cost-of-living and affordability problem worse for residents.

By Guest Commentary • July 12, 2020

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In uncertain times, the mission of California’s pension funds is vital

Having learned a hard lesson from the 2008 financial crisis, CalPERS has taken steps over the last couple of years to prepare for another downturn.

By Guest Commentary • July 11, 2020

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Let our international students study in peace; reverse the decision by ICE

Our international students have paid tuition, signed housing leases and registered for classes; and now they have to get on the next plane home.

By Guest Commentary • July 10, 2020