Tag: opinion
How will we change when this pandemic is all over?
One of my favorite memes of over the past month reads: “I guess we’re about to find out which meetings could have been emails...
‘Imagine’ today
“Imagine.” That iconic song. It’s ringing in my ears. Hum it. That song. Those lyrics are so prophetic. I’m humming it right now.Yes. I’m...
My day out in the world March 25
John FoxPala Rez RadioSpecial to Valley NewsNormally, this perspective wouldn’t be considered investigative reporting. But these are extraordinary times. So I’m sharing my first experience with...
Coronavirus response
As Minority Leader, I have been working with the governor to coordinate the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. A number of important steps...
Get the lead out
California requires testing children considered at greatest risk for lead poisoning, which includes those enrolled in Medi-Cal and other programs for low-income children. We...
Don’t panic, but take coronavirus very seriously
It would be very easy to panic right now.Schools and businesses are closing down. People are staying home from work.Things that felt certain just...
California observes Arbor Day
This week California observes Arbor Day, created in 1872 by the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture. Celebrating trees is a wonderful thing. California’s observance...
The TVUSD board devalues teacher input
For several months, there has been speculation that Superintendent Timothy Ritter will retire at the end of the current school year. With this in...
Was Richard Nixon impeached? Yes, by a 412 to 3 vote
Most people hold that since former President Richard M. Nixon resigned from office as president before the full House of Representatives could vote on...
Protect our data privacy
Our personal data is valuable, needing secure protection in this digital age. In 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s Consumer Protection Act, the toughest, most...