Opinion Columnists
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Walters: California spends billions on homelessness yet crisis keeps getting worse
The large number of expensive programs cries out for an independent appraisal of what’s been...
Opinion: Investing in America’s children pays, even if Mom is on drugs
Without strong support for kids, the whole country suffers in the form of reduced economic...
Abcarian: Republicans pushing to impeach Biden can’t see the egg on their faces
Former FBI informant allegedly lied about Biden bribery scheme, but that won't stop those determined...
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Walters: California needs reliable water supply, but climate change brings more uncertainty
As precipitation becomes more erratic, the state should be increasing its water storage capacity to...
Opinion: Keeping opinions off UC websites could dangerously restrict speech
Regents consider limiting personal views on official sites, but the broad proposal could suppress anything...
Opinion: Is the restoration of California’s cutest keystone species worth it?
Endangered southern otters are either a vital part of ecosystem or 'voracious marine weasels,' depending...
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Walters: California court ruling could crack down on tactics to slow or block construction
Invoking state's Environmental Quality Act might not work to stop projects that conform to local...
Opinion: California faces an uphill battle against plastic
The petrochemical industry has a long history of bobbing and weaving attempts at state regulation...
Opinion: NRA’s LaPierre has to pay. Too bad it’s not for all the deaths
Former leader was found liable for $5.4 million for extravagant grifting, not for helping to...
Gov. Newsom’s Proposition 1: Complete coverage of the California mental health measure and our recommendation
To understand the proposal, read the news story, analysis, pro and con opinions, and our...