Reduce backcountry fire hazards
It’s easier to prevent wildfires than to control them once they’ve started. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 19, which will provide $25 million...
Media won’t be so liberal if journalists must be sought elsewhere
It’s no secret that I didn't get to take journalism in high school because my counselor wanted me to take more math and that...
RE:Â AB 5 Raises Questions for Many
Dear Editor,The far-reaching, harmful effects of Assembly Bill 5, which redefines how a business can hire an independent contractor versus an employee, go way...
Shower or laundry?
In 2018, former Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills which will have a major impact on water use in our state. Assembly Bill 1668...
Word on the street
Each week Valley News wants to know what readers think about everything from day to day living to the politically charged environment that we...
Was impeachment intended for chaotic good?
Those who argue that I am uneducated because I oppose the impeachment of President Donald Trump won’t be subject to my rebuttal since I...
2020 will be an important year for California
The state Legislature returns Jan. 6, to complete the 2019-2020 session. The 80 Assemblymembers and 40 Senators will gather in the state Capitol to...
Word on the street
Editor’s note: Each week Valley News wants to know what readers think about everything from day to day living to the politically charged environment...
Has President Trump been impeached? No.
As a college professor teaching the Constitution for 40 years I am disturbed when those in power demonstrate constitutional illiteracy. Such is the time...
Constitutional understanding requirement allows self-enforcement of independent contractor arguments
This commentary is intended to address only the issue of willing creative services professionals being able to remain independent contractors, so I will not...