Posts Tagged: political leaders

Political leaders must lead fight against organized retail crime

A shoplifter puts a pair of jeans under his jacket. (Photo: Fotosenmeer, via Shutterstock)

by RACHEL MICHELIN and ROBERT APODACA posted 04.19.2022

OPINION: It’s no secret that California is facing an epidemic of retail theft and crime. Organized retail crime has a detrimental effect on our neighborhood stores and retailers. Oftentimes, stores find themselves the repeat victim of theft. Not only do the financial losses of stolen goods pile up, but they are often left with shattered windows and broken locks.

Political leaders: Embrace a tech-driven economic recovery

Dusk at Silicon Valley, hub of the world's tech industry. (Photo: yhelfman, via Shutterstock)

by PAT FONG KUSHIDA posted 11.13.2020

OPINION: With the election cycle now in our nation’s rearview mirror, the work of building back our economy still lies ahead. In order to most effectively meet this challenge, it is imperative that political leaders recognize what has truly driven economic resiliency over the course of this year – digital technologies.