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Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter speaks during a CalAsian-sponsored gubernatorial candidates forum at the Citizen Hotel on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Sacramento. When it comes to hostility to women in California politics, who is to blame?<\/p>\n
Paul Kitagaki Jr.<\/p>\n
pkitagaki@sacbee.com<\/p>\n
Losing ground<\/p>\n
\u201cHow California\u2019s political culture is hostile to women running for governor | Opinion<\/a>,\u201d (sacbee.com<\/a>, May 20)<\/p>\n It\u2019s galling for a Democratic establishment guy like Steve Maviglio to lament California\u2019s hostility to women candidates for governor.<\/p>\n Maviglio could help solve that, but when did he try? Instead, he helped unseat Sacramento\u2019s last woman mayor.<\/p>\n When did he challenge the good old boys and tech bros who keep the \u201cno girls\u201d sign on the clubhouse? What solution does he propose to increase the number of women and people of color in politics?<\/p>\n After 250 years, American women are finally gaining ground in public office because of the tireless work of individuals and organizations like the National Women\u2019s Political Caucus. But progress is slow and all marginalized communities, including women, are losing ground.<\/p>\n So spare me the empty noise. Until you can show what you\u2019ll do to end the white male domination of political power, you\u2019re part of the problem.<\/p>\n Karen Humphrey<\/p>\n Sacramento<\/p>\n Prevent deaths of unhoused Sacramentans<\/p>\n \u201cSacramento homeless count rises: Key takeaways from latest Point-in-Time report<\/a>,\u201d (sacbee.com<\/a>, May 14)<\/p>\n We can prevent the 180 unhoused deaths we witnessed in 2025 by providing housing. We can also support encampments and establish self-governing \u201cSafe Ground\u201d communities, providing essential human needs and services, including sanitation, drinking water, trash pick-up and public health.<\/p>\n As the economic crisis in the city and county worsens, we must prioritize prevention and protection against homelessness, including a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.<\/p>\n Faye Wilson Kennedy<\/p>\n Sacramento<\/p>\n A tragedy remembered<\/p>\n \u201cMemorials for 50th anniversary of Yuba City High School bus crash: What to know<\/a>,\u201d (sacbee.com<\/a>, May 21)<\/p>\n On that tragic day, I was a senior at Carondelet High School in Concord. Our class was in graduation practice, so we did not hear the announcements.<\/p>\n Coming out from our practice, we learned most of our faculty went to donate blood for the victims. I have prayed for those students every time I pass the Marina Vista off-ramp.<\/p>\n Thank you for remembering the lost souls and those who survived.<\/p>\n Jenifer McDonald<\/p>\n Sacramento<\/p>\n Coexistence with wildlife<\/p>\n \u201cAre mountain lions a threat in California? How to weigh the latest warnings<\/a>,\u201d (sacbee.com<\/a>, May 24)<\/p>\n The recent claims by the Lassen County Sheriff that mountain lions posed an \u201cimminent threat\u201d to public safety reflect a growing pattern of fear-based rhetoric surrounding California\u2019s native predators. As reported, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials found no evidence the lions posed a danger to the public, and no attacks on people, pets or livestock had occurred.<\/p>\n This manufactured hysteria is also reflected in Assembly Bill 1722, legislation seeking to codify expanded self-defense claims against wildlife, including mountain lions. California law already allows people to protect themselves in legitimate emergency situations, making AB 1722 unnecessary. Instead, the bill reinforces the false narrative that predators pose an extraordinary threat requiring weaker wildlife protections.<\/p>\n Public officials should promote coexistence with wildlife, not fear that ultimately puts these animals at risk for extinction.<\/p>\n Judie Mancuso<\/p>\n Laguna Beach<\/p>\n Luna deserved a spot<\/p>\n \u201cU.S. Soccer Fans Outraged Over Diego Luna\u2019s World Cup Snub<\/a>,\u201d (sacbee.com<\/a>, May 23)<\/p>\n Nothing hurts more than the omission of Diego Luna, a Northern California native and one of the most spectacular young talents in Major League Soccer. Luna shined at last year\u2019s Gold Cup, and his passion and explosive play gave fans much to cheer after many players opted out.<\/p>\n Edgard Vidrio<\/p>\n Roseville<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Former U.S. Rep. 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