More relief from COVID-19
Editor’s note: California’s small businesses want more money, while workers also want safety The economic pain—and public health danger—from the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere near…
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A colossal waste of money
Essay: The $1 billion Capitol Annex Project is not a good deal for taxpayers when the state has more pressing needs By W. Bruce Lee…
Cannabis connoisseurs
California to recognize marijuana growing locations, just like for fine wines If you’ve ever argued that specific locations provide unique characteristics for growing cannabis, so…
The desperate hour
Hundreds arrive at Capitol demanding lawmakers prevent eviction nightmare Fearing that California’s powerful real estate and banking lobbies will stop lawmakers from taking action to…
Protect essential businesses
Essay: Unless governor and lawmakers pass protections, abusive COVID-19 lawsuits could wipe out small firms By Travis Hausauer If the economic consequences of the COVID-19…
Equality for the disabled
Essay: The Americans with Disabilities Act is a milestone, but three bills would build on its foundation By Franklin Elieh Sunday marks the 30th anniversary…
Not too old to learn
Essay: Governor’s proposal to limit age of charter school students closes a door to those in need By Jerry Yamashita Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently released…
Data collection
California isn’t asking about the sexual orientation of COVID-19 patients. Legislators and LGBTQ advocates want that to change. In a deadly pandemic, complete data is…
Essay: Online yoga
There was no question that we needed to close our doors, but we also know that mindfulness and active healing are more critical now than…
Essay: A powerful sisterhood
Women in the Legislature are leading the way to help California families By Toni G. Atkins Former President Barack Obama said something in December that…
Editor’s note: Capitol success
Mayor says Sacramento must get more from state When someone who used to be California’s most powerful legislator makes a point, you have to take…
Essay: Childhood trauma lasts a lifetime
California doctors need to know more about the effects By Bob Erlenbusch and Drew Factor “Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health…
Editor’s note: Have a green holiday
Putting up a traditional live tree is better for the planet than buying an artificial one When I was growing up, artificial Christmas trees were…
Essay: Not backing down
Planned Parenthood vows to protect reproductive freedom By Jodi Hicks It is hard to believe that as I begin my tenure leading Planned Parenthood Affiliates…
Editor’s note: Do-over on transit tax
Transportation sales tax could be back before Sacramento County voters It looks like there will be a second try on a transportation sales tax for…
Essay: Unite behind the science
Disinformation on vaccines is a threat to public health By Richard Pan “I want you to listen to the scientists. I want you to unite…
Editor’s note: My generation
How can struggling millennials do better? Vote You don’t control the life you’re born into—your family, your country and also your generation. I feel lucky…