Opinion: Why flawed wealth tax could backfire on California – San Diego Union-Tribune
When Mark Zuckerberg purchased a Florida mansion in February, many believed he had waited too long. California’s proposed…
CA must stop Prop 45 to preserve clean air, public oversight
By Mabel Tsang, Special for CalMatters The Chevron refinery in Richmond is located behind a nearby neighborhood on…
UCSF wrongly moves crucial pediatric care out of Oakland
By Paola Portillo, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
Becerra, Hilton: What’s your plan for child care in California? – Orange County Register
California’s gubernatorial candidates will spend much time talking about affordability from now until November—especially now that the state’s…
California is suing to preserve Hollywood’s decline – Orange County Register
In an Oakland courtroom earlier this month, lawyers battling over Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros.…
California’s invisible ‘port tax’ is costing every American – Orange County Register
The ships idling off the California coast aren’t just waiting for a dock—they’re waiting on government policy. The…
Black-Owned Nonprofit Gameheads Expands Youth Opportunities with New Gameheads KIDS Summer Program
By Dr. Maritony Jones OAKLAND, Calif. — For more than a decade, Oakland-based nonprofit Gameheads has been transforming…
Opinion: A docent keeps memories of San Diego’s Chinatown from fading – San Diego Union-Tribune
Editor’s note: This essay was written for the 2025 API Summer Journalism Internship program, hosted by the Alliance…
Opinion: Dr. Tracy Nguyen’s vision beyond sight empowers the future of STEM – San Diego Union-Tribune
Editor’s note: This essay was written for the 2025 API Summer Journalism Internship program, hosted by the Alliance…
Why the University of California should bring back the SAT/ACT now – Lake County Record-Bee
By Svetlana Jitomirskaya, Zvezdelina Stankova, Elizabeth Statmore Together, we three — two math professors at the University of…
California cannot keep rewarding utilities after wildfires
By Joy Chen, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
Pro-tech Democrats need reboot, as anti-AI fervor grabs party – Orange County Register
Many Democrats — including plenty in California despite its tech sector — are declaring war on Artificial Intelligence…