Leaders Edge
The Marin Post generally focuses on local and statewide issues. However, this article has direct implications for disadvantaged California residents who are concerned about equal justice and social inequities. … more »
LA Times
California has now relaxed the rules for obtaining building permits for accessory dwelling units — ADUs or “granny flats” — on single-family residential properties. This has ignited a building industry gold rush of sorts and ushered in the dawn of the micro-developer." … more »
Armastas/iStock, lovleah/iStock
"The world economy depends on nature, from coral reefs that protect coastal cities from flooding to insects that pollinate crops. But by the middle of the century, the loss of key “ecosystem services” could cost the world $479 billion each year." … more »
CVP
"Experts stress that this permanent low-income housing is often the only thing keeping many longtime residents in the area. “Making sure this kind of subsidized housing is healthy, safe and affordable is a key stabilizing factor for neighborhoods that would otherwise be facing gentrification.” … more »
CA Policy Center
"Instead of addressing this well-documented problem, state and local leaders have relied on a tried-and-true method: asking local taxpayers to increase taxes on themselves. California voters will see the latest evidence of this at the ballot box during the March 3 primary." … more »
Loop
"A year ago, a coalition of some of the world’s biggest brands embarked on an experiment: If they started selling everyday products like shampoo in reusable, returnable packaging instead of single-use plastic, would customers buy it?" … more »
Madhya Pradesh
"State legislators want to make more money available for needed school construction... but they shouldn’t perpetuate a system that subsidizes private developers by excusing them from fully funding classroom construction needed for their new homes; force current homeowners to pay more property taxes to make up the shortfall." … more »
John Parulis
Once again Dr. Dave Carbonell is arrested for illegal trail operations, this time causing $72,000.00 in damage at Indian Valley Open Space. The icon photo is Dr Dave riding on an illegal trail in San Pedro Ridge Open Space. He is an unrepentant repeat open space violator. His organization makes public threats about being disruptive. … more »
CSPP
"The problem with this is simple: The educational policies supported by the CTA are not going to improve education. In fact one might say it is the educational policies supported by the CTA that have grossly undermined the quality of K-12 public education in California. So we’ll give them more money with no change in these policies?" … more »
Natalia Fedosenko/Tass
"Bumblebees play a key role in pollinating crops such as tomatoes, squash and berries." Their extinction will also have multiplier effects on other species and food crops that will be impacted by the chain reaction set off by their demise. … more »
