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When Silicon Valley blocks housing, the Central Valley pays the price
We've been good neighbors long enough. We need state policy that protects Central Valley families, rather than making us the solution to everyone else's problems," writes Modesto City Councilman Chris Ricci for Sun View.
I’m continuing the focus on student success in Fresno County
"The changes we have made at [Fresno County Superintendent of Schools] were necessary: raising standards, addressing longstanding challenges, and being more fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars," writes Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher for Sun View.
Families and farmers deserve priority in California’s climate future
California's cap-and-trade program has dealt benefits to farmers. A reauthorization could put them in jeopardy, writes Brian Shobe for Sun View.
AB 1156 offers hope and a future for the Central Valley — and families like mine
"As SGMA is implemented, vast swaths of productive farmland—nearly a million acres statewide—are being fallowed, with no clear economic alternative for the land or the people who rely on it," writes farmer Cameron Moors. AB 1156 offers a critical lifeline.
When it comes to renewing Measure C, Fresno County’s getting steamrolled – by empty busses.
Fresno County's Measure C renewal process is being taken over by "12 of the most left-wing disrupters... who are hoping to double" bus spending to 50% of Measure C, writes Measure C renewal steering committee member Brooke Ashjian.
Fairness in women’s sports is not a partisan issue
"As a parent of student-athletes for over two decades, I believe much of the national conversation misses a key point: this is not just a political or cultural flashpoint—it’s about fairness," writes Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig.
It takes our whole community to heal from addiction’s scourge
“We will never arrest our way out of addiction. It is a profound community health issue that demands a unified, compassionate, and comprehensive response,” writes Ben Beauchaine for Sun View.
Frivolous lawsuits are crushing Central Valley small businesses. It’s time for lawmakers to act.
Trial lawyers have turned small technical errors into cash-grab lawsuits that have little to do with protecting employees or consumers and everything to do with enriching lawyers. It's time for a change, writes Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel.
California Ag is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
San Joaquin Valley farms are buoyed by the reduction of administrative burdens courtesy of policy changes in Washington. But this new era is marked by increased innovation on the part of farmers, too, writes William Bourdeau.
The Central Valley needs a real solution to combat the opioid crisis
"We need to pass legislation that ensures patients have better access to FDA-approved, non-opioid pain management alternatives," writes Atwater Councilman Brian Raymond for Sun View.
