Public safety must be a priority, not another budget line item – Orange County Register
Orange County is the safest large county in California—and the people who live here, along with the law…
Insurer of last resort was meant to cover ‘riot-prone areas,’ not climate disasters – Marin Independent Journal
Today, most think of the California FAIR plan as a safeguard against wildfire risk. Few are aware that…
Measure A would increase Santa Clara County sales tax. Is it worth it?
Measure A on the Nov. 4 ballot in Santa Clara County would raise the sales tax by five-eighths…
Even if Prop. 50 passes, Democrats still have to win races
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As voters…
CA deficit looms as Newsom prepares last state budget
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom has used emergency funds and other methods to plug deficits. He…
Fast-tracking oil drilling in California won’t cut gas prices
By Deborah Sivas, Special for CalMatters Oil pumps around the Elk Hills Power Station on March 29, 2024.…
Garden evictions deepen South Bay frustration – San Diego Union-Tribune
For as long as I can remember, South Bay families have lived with what others in San Diego…
New California law gives fresh start to rehabilitated ex-offenders – San Diego Union-Tribune
At 15, I became a mom. Desperate to make money to support my baby, I got involved in…
RVs at beach parking lots a symbol of city’s betrayal – San Diego Union-Tribune
I wonder what visitors to our once-beautiful city think when they come to visit San Diego beaches and…
Videos hurt Katie Porter’s bid to be California’s governor
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Then-U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat from California, addresses the Women’s Caucus at the…
Oakland Post: Week of October 1 – 7, 2025
“I decided early to give my life to something eternal and absolute. Not too little gods…. but to…
Providing connection and care by the San Diego River – San Diego Union-Tribune
It’s 4 a.m. on a recent Sunday at the San Diego River, and volunteers from various organizations are…