Solar panels installed in the green forest, clean alternative energy concept, sustainable energy, environment, solar power, generatorOPINION — What goes into the price of a can of beer? Any economics professor will tell you to account for the cost to run a brewery, the price of supplies, labor, shipping and taxes. What often gets overlooked is the cost to the local community — paid in harmful air pollution.
Laguna Beach ocean shoreline with palm trees at Heisler Park, California, USAOPINION — At a time when California needs stronger ocean protections, the status quo is a step back.
Female lawyer is explaining the terms of the legal contract document and asking the client to sign it properly.OPINION — As an attorney who has spent many years litigating privacy rights, I take seriously any claim that legislation could make vulnerable families less safe.
Close-up Portrait of Software Engineer Working on Computer, Line of Code Reflecting in Glasses. Developer Working on Innovative e-Commerce Application using Machine Learning, AI Algorithm, Big DataOPINION — California is often told it must choose between leading on AI and governing it responsibly. That tension is real, but it is not the whole story. The real challenge is much more practical: whether our institutions can move fast enough, thoughtfully enough and collaboratively enough to turn AI from a technological breakthrough into broad public benefit.
Learning, question and hands raised with girl in classroom for education, discussion and knowledge. Help, studying and teacher with children and woman at school for why, scholarship and answerOPINION — Research on scripted lesson plans shows that teachers overwhelmingly believe these prescriptive materials are only effective for students already proficient in English.
Male College Student Meeting With Campus Counselor Discussing Mental Health IssuesOPINION — More than 5.6 million California students are eligible for a CalKIDS Scholarship Account, with over $2.3 billion already set aside to help them pursue college or career training. Eligible students in grades 2–12 may have up to $1,500 waiting to support their future education.
Construction worker using pneumatic nailer and safety helmet applying roofing materials against blue sky backdropOPINION — California has no shortage of infrastructure needs. From schools and roads to water systems and clean energy projects, maintaining the infrastructure that supports the world’s fourth-largest economy is a non-negotiable public imperative.
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Hands, pills and bottle in closeup for person with drugs, routine and schedule for health in home. Elderly patient, container and pharma product for supplements, wellness or benefits in retirementOPINION — Prescription drug prices are often framed as a healthcare issue, but increasingly they are a worker’s rights issue.
Blur hand of asian man reading contract making deal with life insurance agent before sign. concept for consultant health insurance, life insurance savings plan, select focus at documentOPINION — AB 1798 would limit life insurers’ access to genetic information in applicants’ medical records, reversing a 30-year practice that has seen the number of California life insurance policies grow to a record 10.2 million, delivered and maintained with strong personal privacy protections.