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Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

January 17, 2019

California is facing a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions. Lower-income residents across the state must choose whether to pay for rent or food. People who can’t cover housing costs are forced to leave ...

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My Turn: We Must Reduce Fire Risk. Here Are Steps California Must Take

CALmatters

January 12, 2019

Winter rain cannot wash away the tragedy of the 2018 fire season for Northern California, the deadliest in state history. Opinion Brenda W. Davis Special to CALmatters California’s native vege...

My Turn: Higher Ed Is a Prerequisite for Our Future. Community Colleges Are Key to That.

CALmatters

January 4, 2019

Pick an issue, any issue, and you’ll hear from the well-meaning throngs that theirs is a top priority for California’s long-term success. Opinion Eloy Ortiz Oakley Special to CALmatters Higher...

LeBron James’ Move to Lakers Could Cost Him $20 Million in Taxes

CALmatters

December 28, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown has gotten a lot of credit for California’s fiscal rebound. When he came to office, the state budget was running a deficit of $27 billion; now, as Brown leaves office, he’ll leave his successor...

My Turn: Peace in California’s Water Wars Is Within Grasp

CALmatters

December 25, 2018

Dare we say it? The outlines of a truce in California’s unending water battles began to come into focus last week, though not everyone is willing to sign the treaty. Opinion Jeffrey Mount & Ellen ...

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My Turn: ‘Motor Voter’ Was a Disaster Waiting to Happen. And It Did.

CALmatters

December 21, 2018

In his re-election statement posted on the secretary of state’s website, Secretary of State Alex Padilla boasts: “In my first term, I’ve worked to expand access to the ballot box.” Opinion John M.W. M...

Can California Afford Newsom’s Vision for Schools? Here’s Your K-12 Primer.

CALmatters

December 17, 2018

Early childhood education. A top-tier national ranking for K-12 per-pupil spending. A data system that would track kids from nursery school through state universities. By Ricardo Cano CALmatters ...

My Turn: What Oakland Can Teach California About Gun Violence Prevention

CALmatters

December 14, 2018

It’s the best news you’ve probably never heard. By Reygan Cunningham and Mike McLively Special to CALmatters Since 2012, shootings are down more than 50 percent and are on pace to reach their low...

Jerry Brown’s Last Stand on Pension Reform

CALmatters

December 8, 2018

Six years ago, as California strained to emerge from the Great Recession, Gov. Jerry Brown worked a minor political miracle — a rebalancing of the massive state pension systems for public employees. by J...

My Turn: We Must Build Strong Children

CALmatters

December 7, 2018

Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom has made early childhood development one of his signature issues. We at First 5 Los Angeles and First 5 organizations across California stand ready to help him turn that pledge into real...

What Is Central Valley Promise? 1,600 Students Find Out.

Less Beef, More Beans. Experts Say World Needs a New Diet

The EU is a Great Idea That has Gone Awry

Total Lunar Eclipse Meets Supermoon Sunday Night

GM to Slash 14,700 Jobs in North America

Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

Numbers Show Why US Needs More Immigration, Not Less

What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

Georgia Man Tells Police R. Kelly’s Manager Threatened Him

Here’s a Look at the Key Rams-Saints Match-ups

Chiefs; Reid Trying to Rewrite History of Playoff Letdowns

Sorry America, Team You Love to Hate Headed to Super Bowl

How Democrats Help the Right Stifle Debate on Israel

The EU is a Great Idea That has Gone Awry

My Band of Brothers Died in Vietnam. Only They Didn’t Know It.

Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Rep. Jeff Denham on Water Actions, Migrant Caravan and Marijuana Taxes

CALmatters

Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

My Turn: We Must Reduce Fire Risk. Here Are Steps California Must Take

My Turn: Higher Ed Is a Prerequisite for Our Future. Community Colleges Are Key to That.

LeBron James’ Move to Lakers Could Cost Him $20 Million in Taxes

My Turn: Peace in California’s Water Wars Is Within Grasp

My Turn: ‘Motor Voter’ Was a Disaster Waiting to Happen. And It Did.

Can California Afford Newsom’s Vision for Schools? Here’s Your K-12 Primer.

My Turn: What Oakland Can Teach California About Gun Violence Prevention

Jerry Brown’s Last Stand on Pension Reform

My Turn: We Must Build Strong Children

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