Berkeley. Schmerkeley. California’s most important educational institution is UCLA — and the contest really isn’t close. Now would be a good time for Californians to recognize this, and not only because the Westwood school is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. UCLA’s rapid rise is a California triumph that thoroughly...
Kamala Harris Kicks Off 2020 Campaign, Warns of Divisions
OAKLAND — Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, standing outside of Oakland's city hall, formally kicked off her campaign for the White House by presenting herself as the leader who can best unite an America that is at an "inflection point" and facing a critical question. "We are here because the American...
Habitat for Humanity Puts Affordable Housing Within Reach
Worrying about rats biting you while you sleep in your home is not what anyone would call living the American Dream. Unfortunately, that scenario is something Matthew Grundy finds all too prevalent in the Fresno community. "There's actually 44,000 residents that lack safe and decent housing in the greater Fresno area,"...
Is Sharia Law a Threat to You and Your Family?
What is Sharia Law? Many Muslims don't even know. And then there are the radio talk-show hosts and politicians who also don't know but fan the winds of hate and fear anyway. To find out what Shari Law is and what it means, GV Wire's Jamie Ouverson interviewed Islamic scholars from...
Is Sharia Law a Threat to You and Your Family?
What is Sharia Law? Many Muslims don't even know. And then there are the radio talk-show hosts and politicians who also don't know but fan the winds of hate and fear anyway. To find out what Shari Law is and what it means, GV Wire's Jamie Ouverson interviewed Islamic scholars from...
Convert, Leave or Die — What Happened to American Dream?
"Go back to your own country." It's a comment often directed at Muslims in America today. Yet, a vast majority (over 80 percent) of those who practice the Islamic faith across the country are U.S. citizens, according to a report by Pew Research Center. Almost half of those surveyed reported...
Convert, Leave or Die — What Happened to American Dream?
"Go back to your own country." It's a comment often directed at Muslims in America today. Yet, a vast majority (over 80 percent) of those who practice the Islamic faith across the country are U.S. citizens, according to a report by Pew Research Center. Almost half of those surveyed reported...
Consequences of labor bill would put home prices out of reach
Industry experts say the unintended consequences of a labor law would lead to a dramatic increase in home prices, putting it out of reach for many. AB 199, authored by Assemblyman Kansen Chu (D-San Jose) is supposed extend wage protections (known as the prevailing wage rate) for public projects at...
Consequences of labor bill would put home prices out of reach
Industry experts say the unintended consequences of a labor law would lead to a dramatic increase in home prices, putting it out of reach for many. AB 199, authored by Assemblyman Kansen Chu (D-San Jose) is supposed extend wage protections (known as the prevailing wage rate) for public projects at...