Opinion: San Diego County Governance Needs an Overhaul and Stronger Guardrails
San Diego County is one of the largest and most complex local governments in California. It manages nearly…
Justices’ tariff decision strikes a blow for freedom, democracy – San Diego Union-Tribune
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is…
Mass incarceration won’t make California safer — but the next governor can – Orange County Register
As Californians look toward the 2026 governor’s race, candidates on both sides of the aisle are once again…
Who is being protected by the government these days? – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “Rights and risks when protesting or documenting” (Feb. 15): “Experts say people should know their rights but…
The federal administration’s ignorance is breathtaking – San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump’s war on my grandchildren rolls on. This time it’s the repeal of the “endangerment finding,” which allows…
Valley Water director’s protest vote continues poor judgment
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Director’s protest vote…
State can sidestep scandal, banish bias while counting votes – Marin Independent Journal
Founding Father John Adams grimly warned, “There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” Two…
Democrats preach ‘affordability’ at convention — without irony
It was fitting that the California Democratic Party gathered in San Francisco to talk about “affordability.” They created…
Sausalito’s Rose was strong, independent presence in Marin politics – Marin Independent Journal
As our county approached the 21st century, Annette Rose stood as a political force, for many years the…
Newsom takes American political debate to Europe – San Diego Union-Tribune
While in Europe, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrat presumptive 2028 presidential candidate, tells Europe to hang on since Trump…
The GOP formerly championed citizen welfare and nature – San Diego Union-Tribune
Re “President revokes finding on danger of emissions” (Feb. 13): Trump’s funding the oil and gas industry for…
Some leaders will use any weapon to crush resistance – San Diego Union-Tribune
When the winter comes and the fog clears, those of us who live near the Carlsbad coast north…