Image by pbk-pg via ShutterstockOPINION – California’s housing affordability crisis isn’t getting better. And outdated ways of thinking have caused us to neglect one possible path toward fixing it.
Rents and home sale prices remain at historically high levels and home prices have only eased because soaring interest rates have added to the affordability crunch, leaving prospective buyers no better
Image by Olivier Le Moal via ShutterstockLawmakers must work together to commit the funding and ensure that low-income communities are not left out of the state’s clean energy transition.
Image by Lightspring via ShutterstockThe last time our state innovated in this regard was in 1913 with the Alien Law Land Law, which targeted Japanese, but also applied to Chinese, Koreans and South Asians to deny them rights to land.
Photo by The Image Party via ShutterstockOPINION – In many historically redlined and low-income communities, full-service grocery stores are rare. In these neighborhoods, farmers’ markets supported by the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) can serve as a vital source of affordable fruits and vegetables for community members.
However, CNIP and its largest program — Market Match — face a
Image by Oleksiy Mark via ShutterstockOPINION – California has positioned itself not just as a national leader in reducing carbon emissions, but an international model. The state recently achieved another in a long stretch of milestones by securing EPA approval to mandate that half of all heavy vehicles sold in the state be electric by 2035. However, in this instance, the
Image by Ground Picture via ShutterstockOPINION – California’s population age 65 and greater will nearly double by 2030, increasing by 4 million. People are living longer than ever before, and as a result, more people will need assisted living and skilled nursing services.
Senate Bill 525 directly threatens our ability to care for this growing population by forcing additional costs
Image by IM Imagery via Shutterstockthe stark reality is that California cannot rest on its past successes in the face of stiff competition from other states.
Photo by Delbo Andrea via ShutterstockOPINION – As our communities grapple with the complex challenges of helping people who are unhoused or facing housing insecurity with the shelter and support services they need, we cannot ignore the impact of pet-inclusive housing policies.
Individuals who are facing housing insecurity are often forced to make the distressing decision to either give up
Protecting the technology industry is vital for the state’s economy as it contributes significantly to job creation, tax revenue, and economic growth.
Photo by Rising Star via ShutterstockTo protect our endangered, wild and scenic Eel River now and into the future, our leaders must prioritize Tribal partnerships.