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Opinion: Churches, Cinemas And The Politics Of Covid-19
While the state's attention turned to police protests, places of worship all over California reopened for in-person services.
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Opinion: Bridge The Digital Divide With Action On Creating Access To Broadband For All
Statewide, 12% of California households have no access to the internet and another 10% only have access with a mobile phone.
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Opinion: California Should Be A Leader In Telehealth Services For Low-Income Communities
The increased use of virtual care, or telehealth, has proven successful amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newsom: We’re Ready To Keep Reopening
California is entering yet another pivotal moment in its coronavirus response.
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Opinion: Remove Barriers To Accessing Calfresh, The State’s Food Assistance Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the shortcomings of many of the programs that help protect older adults in California.
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Opinion: Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Need Someone To Fight For Them
Individuals with disabilities need someone to fight for them.
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Two Wins For Governmental Transparency
Advocates of governmental transparency have scored two recent wins in their perpetual battles with California’s political officials.
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Floyd Protests Challenge California Politicians
The tsunami of righteous indignation over the suffocation death of a black man creates both opportunity and peril for political figures.
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California’s No-Bid Contracts For Pandemic Supplies Reveal Collapsed Deals, Untested Vendors
Normal bidding and vetting procedures have been suspended during the state of emergency.
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Opinion: Judicial Council Should Make Changes To ‘$0 Bail’ Policy To Ensure Justice For All
Restrictions exist on who gets released under “$0 Bail,” the list of “low-level” crimes resulting in immediate release is alarming.
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Opinion: State’s Budget Deficit Has Been Decades In The Making
Gov.Newsom requesting federal aid for the state’s self-inflicted financial woes is outrageous as California’s forecasted budget deficit.
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Defund The Police? Inside CA Cities’ Responses
Gov. Gavin Newsom took a stance on the issue Tuesday after a day of meeting with black community leaders and business owners in Oakland.
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How California Protests Are Making History
For the 10th straight day, protests over police brutality against the black community swept California
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Opinion: If Budget Represents Our Values, We Must Protect California’s Most Vulnerable
With California now facing near-record unemployment and the state’s surplus now in deficit, budgeting becomes a more solemn exercise.
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Converting A Motel To Homeless Housing, Step By Step
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to go on a hotel shopping spree to help California's homeless.
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California Progressive Politicians Turning Away Campaign Cash From Cops
Two state senators and a group of district attorneys say thanks, but no thanks, to campaign contributions.
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State Should Protect Essential Businesses From Frivolous And Predatory Lawsuits
As the state eases quarantine restrictions and takes steps to reopen, essential businesses face yet another devastating threat.
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Is California’s Last Youth Fire Camp Worth Saving?
California's last juvenile fire camp could close due to state budget cuts.
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Newsom Seeks Statewide Reform Of Police Use Of Force
The governor said he will order the state police training agency to stop teaching carotid holds, a controversial technique.
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The Republican Problem With Voting By Mail In CA [Opinion]
Along with everything else in the 2020 election, we are now going to fight about how to cast the votes.
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