Will California keep funding trauma, homelessness help?
By Kathy Brown-Lowe, Special for CalMatters Tents line a street in Los Angeles’ Skid Row neighborhood on Oct.…
Sausalito mayor assesses next steps after tidal flooding – Marin Independent Journal
The record king tides in early January were dramatic and disruptive, but not as devastating as they might…
California produced two Republican presidents. Why not a Democratic one? – Orange County Register
California once exported a national mood: confidence, growth, competence, a booming middle class, and large industries that represented…
Orange County has too many cities. It’s time to right-size. – Orange County Register
Regarding your January 15 editorial (“Orange County cities eye tax hikes, not spending cuts”), to maintain city services…
Will students benefit from Newsom’s education overhaul?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Students look forward during a lesson at the Melrose Leadership Academy in Oakland, on…
Supreme Court needs to rein in California
It’s hard to have sympathy for people who choose to live in California. It’s their business, after all,…
Why California’s high cost of living is not inevitable – San Diego Union-Tribune
Politicians as diverse as socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Republican President Donald Trump have recently…
Don’t buy blatant deceptions of San Diego Unified’s teachers union – San Diego Union-Tribune
Teachers unions around the state are attempting to negotiate for higher compensation, many coordinated by the California Teachers…
We were asked to make college textbooks less expensive. We did it. – San Diego Union-Tribune
For years, college students have been complaining about textbook costs. Rightfully so, as a new physical textbook can…
CA national monument loss of protected status risks water
By Heather Bourbeau, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
Did CA’s major issues scare off governor’s race candidates?
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California faces…
How Balboa Park changes have diminished life in San Diego – San Diego Union-Tribune
As a San Diego resident, for years my family has enjoyed the many attractions, events, festivals and opportunities…