Why California needs energy storage
Former Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 100 into law Sept. 10, 2018. The ambitious bill commits the state to 100% carbon free electrical...
Habitat plan provides key balance – for who?
Last month, I read again with delight the second opinion piece praising the creation and continued existence of the Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan...
Imagine a day without water
As Southern Californians, everyone knows not to take water for granted.Despite unusually heavy rains during the past year, residents are acutely aware that recurring...
Character attacks could benefit Trump reelection
The attacks on President Donald Trump’s character could actually help his reelection and not because of a backlash or by diverting the Democrats from...
Resolution calls for local control for energy choices
I attended the Temecula City Council meeting, Sept. 3, to comment on the “balanced energy” resolution on the consent calendar. This idea sounds like...
Big pharma: A monster which needs to be tamed
Millions of people were outraged in 2015 when Turing Pharmaceuticals raised the price of a 62-year-old drug that is considered the gold standard in...
Another point of view: Is global warming worth the anxiety on our young people?
There are many scientists who have a healthy, science-based skepticism regarding climate change and who don’t believe it’s responsible to create such social anxiety...
Character matters in a legacy of kindness and commitment
As widely reported recently in much of the San Diego media, on the internet and other news outlets, longtime San Diego media personality George...
Improving mental health treatment
As the legislature adjourns for the year, I’m happy to report that two significant bills impacting mental health treatments in California are heading to...
Trump sends in HUD to save Los Angeles from itself – But will they...
The Washington Post reported recently that representatives from the White House and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have arrived in Los Angeles...