Newsom oversees years of failed California water policy – Orange County Register
2026 began in California with two atmospheric rivers and storms, which resulted in precipitation that was 119% of…
Gavin Newsom’s leaving some major fiscal problems behind – Orange County Register
When Gavin Newsom became governor of California in early 2019, general fund expenditures were $147 billion. Six years…
The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost
California costs too much. At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing.…
The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost
California costs too much. At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing.…
War with Iran should not begin with Americans left behind – San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego is a Navy town. Ships leave our harbor carrying sailors and Marines into dangerous waters half…
Californians worry about living cost. This housing can help
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When the…
Time for San Diegans to stop the trash tax bait and switch – San Diego Union-Tribune
It’s time to start believing in a better future for San Diego — one where our elected leaders…
Let LA voters decide whether to expand City Council
By Jim Newton, CalMatters Los Angeles City Hall on Aug. 7, 2019. The City Council will decide whether…
CA Democratic angst threatens these political reforms
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Turmoil within…
San Jose Unified’s school closure plan is rushed and haphazard
Education is not just a metrics puzzle. It is not only numbers on a spreadsheet. It is not…
How California can set the standard for teen AI safety
A generation ago, we watched social media race from novelty to necessity without enough guardrails for the people…
We can’t accept Santa Clara County’s attempt to hike our policing costs 36%
By The mayors of Los Altos Hills, Cupertino and Saratoga Public safety is a shared priority across Santa…