My-turn

There is a better approach to dealing with California’s fiscal problems from COVID19: It’s a temporary fix to a temporary problem.

California’s private sector cannot be the safety net for the COVID-19 crisis, that is the role of government, which can alleviate financial pressures on businesses.

California needs to continue to invest in community colleges as classes and student services are transitioned online.

California legislators need to understand the ramifications of the Eagle Mountain hydroelectric project near Joshua Tree National Park.

Californians simply can’t afford corporate tax loopholes at the expense of our critical local services, frontline workers and schools.

In combating COVID-9, elected officials should consider policies that promote the good use of data along with appropriate considerations for personal privacy.

The cut in funding for public schools in California due to COVID-19 will cause irreparable harm to our children and our state.

Strengthening the Latino community for the long run must be a core part of efforts by Gov. Newsom’s business and jobs task force and those of the Legislature.

As the world grapples with how to provide remote learning, now is the time to embrace new ways of reaching students.

Gov. Newsom has proposed to overhaul the Department of Business Oversight and refocus the state’s approach to protecting consumers against deceptive financial offerings.