California's climate lawsuits threaten to raise energy prices and harm consumers
 

Orange County Register | Wayne Winegarden
July 14, 2022

The recent Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. EPA reinforced the commonsense notion that it is the responsibility of our elected representatives, not the courts, to establish our nation’s global climate change policies. If only the states and localities suing the global energy companies, many of which are here in California, took heed.
 

California Crime 'Reform' Takes Away Key Tool to Hold Juvenile Killers Accountable

GV Wire | Steve Smith
July 12, 2022

In 2000 California passed Proposition 21 – a ballot proposition aimed at addressing gang violence and allowing prosecutors to hold juveniles accountable as adults for violent crimes.  18 years later, voters reaffirmed their desire to continue to hold juveniles accountable by passing Prop 57, only now the decision is left to a judge.

 

A lack of mental health treatment, not money or shelter space, is contributing to Sacramento's rising homeless numbers
 

Right by the Bay | Emily Humpal
July 14, 2022

When we think about the homeless crisis in California, the atrocious situation in San Francisco typically comes to mind. An app was even created called Snapcrap that allows San Francisco residents to request a sidewalk cleaning from the city’s Public Works Department by submitting a photo of human feces and sharing the location.


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November Ballot Measures - Coming Soon to a TV or Mailbox Near You
 

Right by the Bay | Tim Anaya
July 11, 2022

Just when you thought the election was over and you were safe from the barrage of dueling campaign ads, think again.  Secretary of State Shirley Weber has just announced the statewide ballot measures that we’ll be deciding in the November election.


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