California has long been known for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and iconic cities. Beneath the surface, however, lies a perpetual threat that has worsened over years: a historic water supply challenge threatening every aspect of our way of life. Even with the recent storms, the state’s chronic water supply...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has more in common with former President Jimmy Carter than trademark hair and a toothy smile. Apparently, their understanding of economics and the energy market is equally poor. They both foolishly believe that financially punishing oil companies will ease consumers’ pain at the pump. In what was...

  As Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of climate bills that supercharge the rush to renewable energy, much of Europe was preparing for a winter shivering in the dark. Why does California think that the problems created by a reckless commitment to green energy elsewhere will bypass this state?...

  California farmers and food processors grow and produce a bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts utilizing the highest food safety, environmental and labor standards in the world. Consequently, the food produced is of the highest quality for consumers and a source of great pride for California farmers large...

  A bill that would forever change the restaurant industry is being sharpened in anticipation of a vote in Sacramento. Should it become law, it would likely increase food prices through a de facto tax on meals. In an era of steep inflation, low- and middle-income families might find themselves...

  As California’s prolonged drought continues, the state is at a crossroads. Recent headlines have been dominated by devastating wildfires and a growing number of the state’s poorest communities without water.  These catastrophic conditions demand answers and solutions from our leaders. A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of...

  In 2000 California passed Proposition 21 - a ballot proposition aimed at addressing gang violence and allowing prosecutors to hold juveniles accountable as adults for violent crimes.  18 years later, voters reaffirmed their desire to continue to hold juveniles accountable by passing Prop 57, only now the decision is...

  The results of a poll released, appropriately, on Tax Day, indicate that Californians, no matter their partisan alignment, have grown weary of having to hand over so much of their money to the state and local governments. A separate poll arriving four days later shows that an increasing portion...

  California leads the nation in agricultural production. It’s no exaggeration to say this state feeds the world out of its fertile Central Valley. But that rich land has become a battlefield. California is the nation’s No. 1 state in agriculture commodity sales, with its share nearly double that of...