California is at a once-in-a-generation decision point. The question before us is whether we want a society where we tolerate and excuse away ever-worsening criminal behavior, or do we want to maintain common sense accountability measures that protect public safety. As overdramatic as it may sound, those are the choices...
Government Power Grab is Transforming US Into a Socialist State
Americans understand “Line Mentality”. Kids learn it in school and accept the concept because they’re taught that there will be enough for everyone so just wait until it is your turn. When the child gets to the counter, they get their food or item and move on. What is prevented...
Biden Presidency Has Been a Succession of Failed Strategies
“What do you know, Joe?” It is a fair question, and yet the president doesn’t take questions from the press. He has established the pattern that pleases his handlers to read his statement off the TelePrompTer at the “Fake White House” set across the street from the White House and...
Opinion: Honor Roger Tatarian and Armenian Community with School Naming
Fresno is our home. Some of us have been here one year; others, a century or more. Over time, a home collects memories and mementos. Over time, we realize that we no longer need some of these items. Over time, we realize that we never should have had them in...
Of Terror and Terrorists: Turkey, Azerbaijan and the New Narrative
We have been fed the narrative, by the press and governments, that a terrorist dwells in the desert, shouts “Allahu Akbar” as he haphazardly fires his AK-47, and has advanced from hijacking airplanes to overrunning countries. The terrorist we imagine is dressed in attire appropriate for the desert. Running parallel...
Overdue Change to This Law Will Help End California Exodus
The state of California is at a crossroads. Everywhere you look, you can’t escape the political or economic turmoil that makes you feel like the Golden State is at a breaking point. Whether it’s the pandemic recovery, housing crisis, or our state’s abysmal business climate, the citizens of California are...
Carbon Fees? You Might Be Surprised by Latest List of Supporters
Here’s a climate quiz question: What do these influential people and organizations have in common? Elon Musk, the National Ski Association, the League of Women Voters, Fetzer Winery, Trout Unlimited, the Carnegie Institute of Science, the World Bank, all four living former Federal Reserve chairs including Janet Yellin, the Miami...
Opinion: We Must Remain United to Really End Fresno Homelessness
The nationwide homeless crisis has existed in Fresno County for many years and only worsened throughout the pandemic. To effectively address homelessness communitywide, both in the metropolitan and rural communities, partnerships between local governments and community-based organizations must continue. Without these partnerships, the political will that galvanized the COVID-19 response...
Opinion: Parents Should Be Aware of Newsom’s Universal Pre-K Proposal
Like a baby going goo-goo, Governor Gavin Newsom is gaga for state-funded preschool and has proposed a massive pre-K program in his recent revised budget. The evidence, however, shows that universal preschool will not improve student achievement and will negatively impact the children that Newsom claims to want to help....
It’s Time to Expose the Many Myths About Almonds and Water
I read many negative comments regarding growing almonds in California, about the water they use, and the fact that they are something our state exports. But the unfavorable criticism of almonds always seems to come from the same narrow perspective that mirrors what is found in publications written outside of...
