Heroic lifeguard points way to crucial change in California
California doesn’t recognize lifeguards as first responders. But last month’s heroic rescue by 16-year-old California rookie lifeguard Ryder…
Opinion: California must protect West Oakland from Trump’s toxic coal terminal
After over a decade of entrenched community opposition, the developers of Oakland’s proposed coal terminal are aiming to…
Opinion: California must protect West Oakland from Trump’s toxic coal terminal
After over a decade of entrenched community opposition, the developers of Oakland’s proposed coal terminal are aiming to…
Comment in story about bike lanes reflected both sexism and ageism – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Report: Bike lanes marred by S.D. traffic, lane gaps” (Aug. 6): This article quoted a well-meaning concern:…
Taves: Trump finds a new excuse to play games with California’s cash
Pot, meet kettle. The Trump administration wants us to know it cares a lot about health care fraud.…
Opinion: San Jose residents deserve a voice in historic land-use decision next week
On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council will consider what may be the most consequential land-use proposal in…
Tri Ta, Paula Swift, and the superficial state of California politics – Orange County Register
One question that will be in the minds of voters these coming November elections will be about who…
The return of economic gaslighting – San Diego Union-Tribune
Around two and a half years ago, as the Biden administration was entering what we now know was…
Head Start cutbacks don’t square with push for more babies – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Head Start deregulation moves forward” (Aug. 8): So the government is proposing cutting services to young children…
Walters: California school districts in L.A., Sacramento copy the Capitol’s budget deficit dance
Last week, Sacramento County’s Office of Education rejected a revised labor agreement that the Sacramento City Unified School…
Gripes about president also apply to mayor of San Diego – San Diego Union-Tribune
It is frustrating that one person at the head of the government can so adversely impact so many…
Activists that want to ‘cancel’ Piedmont should leave it alone
A city is under fire for the unforgivable crime of actually working. This tiny town of 11,000 inhabitants is…