My-turn

Commentary

Attorney General Bonta already has the power to rein in bad cops

California’s Constitution gives the attorney general power to supervise district attorneys and to investigate cops who act with impunity.

By Guest Commentary • May 17, 2021

Commentary

California leads our national recovery, despite perpetual naysayers

California continues to be the most vibrant and exciting place in the world to do business; here are a few indicators.

By Guest Commentary • May 17, 2021

Commentary

California needs a redistribution of innovation

Here are 3 things California needs to do to distribute the state’s innovation infrastructure to regions that have been largely ignored.

By Guest Commentary • May 14, 2021

Commentary

Pandemic reveals low-wage workers need better protections

Asian Law Caucus and UC Berkeley survey shows alarming conditions and experiences for workers during the pandemic.

By Guest Commentary • May 13, 2021

Commentary

California’s redistricting commission wants to hear from you

The redistricting commission will use community input, along with the Census data, to draw the lines for up to 176 election districts.

By Guest Commentary • May 13, 2021

Commentary

Sen. Hertzberg: Proposals would radically improve California’s referendum process

Big money has exploited California's referendum process to their advantage and now use it to advance their causes.

By Guest Commentary • May 12, 2021

Commentary

Assembly Housing committee is not fair to tenants

Why would a reform bill that favors working families over speculators face an obstacle in the Housing committee?

By Guest Commentary • May 12, 2021

Commentary

Holding the line against new taxes will improve California’s economic future

Significant tax increases proposed in the Legislature would make California less competitive when seeking to attract jobs and investments.

By Guest Commentary • May 11, 2021

Climate Change

Zero net carbon transportation will save money and create jobs

The most important strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions in California by mid-century is to ramp up use of electric vehicles.

By Guest Commentary • May 11, 2021

Capitol

Let’s make California a state where there is food for all

Senate Bill 464 will help provide food security to low-income families and help lift them out of poverty, regardless of immigration status.

By Guest Commentary • May 10, 2021