California college students shouldn’t go hungry
Two hundred and fifty thousand California college students are eligible for CalFresh benefits but aren’t receiving them.
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Better health care, smarter choices
In America we pay $5,000 more per person per year for health care than other wealthy countries. It’s enough to make you sick.
California’s waste warriors have 32 million tons of waste with nowhere to go
California Resource Recovery Association’s 42nd annual convention tackles the challenge posed by China’s refusal to continue processing our waste.
It’s time to make history, one day at a time
My college professor, Dick Flacks, said we could change the world.
Prescription for a broken health-care system
Health care is not like every other business.
An important day for the public’s right to know
Ex-Mayor Kevin Johnson’s lawsuit against the Sacramento News & Review could squelch investigative reporting throughout California.
The soft drink industry wins the first round
Under the threat of the two-thirds vote requirement initiative, Senate Bill 872 passes.
Billionaire Tom Steyer brings his ‘Impeach Trump’ campaign to Sacramento
Town hall meeting at Beatnik Studios highlights Steyer’s vision for America.
Republicans’ gas-tax repeal: bumpy roads forever!
Raising taxes is never popular, but who wants to drive on damaged, congested roads?
Stream of consciousness with Jerry Brown
Our California Governor addresses the Chamber of Commerce 93rd Host Breakfast.
It is time to vote
There are people out to screw you; but you have the vote.
Last week’s bad news
America steps in dog poop, Sacramento wallows in the swamp.
Can U.S. health care be healed?
A conversation with Elisabeth Rosenthal Editor’s note: Former New York Times reporter Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, is the author of An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became…
Rent control conundrum
Housing shortage and skyrocketing rents require comprehensive solutions.
Heidi Sanborn for SMUD Board
California Product Stewardship Council’s Heidi Sanborn will bring her practical environmentalism to the SMUD board.
Sutter vs. the people
This attorney’s lawsuit could impact hospital care nationwide Attorney Richard Grossman represents a group of 1,500 health plans in a class-action suit against Sacramento-based Sutter…
Where is the justice?
Anne Marie Schubert has been lax during her time in office.