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As drought deepens, focus of Calif.’s chief water officials is elsewhere: on race.
On the drop-dead deadline for Valley water agencies to submit groundwater plans, California's State Water Resources Control Board undertook a freewheeling exercise to discuss racial equity.
Calif.’s great water experiments have failed. It’s time for real solutions.
Researchers identified that California's approach to water isn't working. But they've also exposed badly-needed solutions, writes Westlands and San Luis Delta-Mendota board member William Bourdeau.
Kern Co. term limits proposal shoots for fresh blood, new ideas
"I am generally opposed to term limits for elected officials but will make an exception by voting to require a two-term limit for Kern County Supervisors," writes the former Bakersfield City Councilman.
Calif. small businesses are struggling with a new achilles heel: the legal system
"What is making life tougher for Californians is the exorbitant cost of a legal system that encourages the exploitation of the most vulnerable—small businesses and underserved communities."
Meet the new pandemic crushing Calif.’s small businesses: PAGA abuse.
California's Private Attorneys General Act was enacted to “protect consumers” from the predations of businesses. Instead, it's only helped trial lawyers and made victims out of Hispanic entrepreneurs, Julian Canete writes in Sun View.
From water to energy, Calif. policies disproportionately harm minority communities
"California continues to implement policies negatively impacting the ag and energy sectors, we must ask ourselves: who is looking out for California's minority and disadvantaged communities?"
Valley consumers have options – even in a tight car buying market
A number of factors have made car-buying harder for Valley consumers. But buyers still have plenty of options, writes the President of California's New Car Dealers Association.
Calif.’s ADA abuse has jumped from ramps to cyberspace. Why it’s posing greater danger.
California laws designed to protect the disabled are being hijacked by scammers looking for a quick payday by targeting the websites of businesses from Bakersfield to Redding.
Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
A single photo from Bullard High School kicked off a firestorm over alleged racism. Fresno Unified and its leaders owed it to everyone to take a step back and investigate before adding fuel to the fire. Instead, they inflamed the situation.
Sun Sound-Off: Kings Co. District Attorney’s Race
The highly-contentious race to be Kings County's top cop has attracted strong opinions. Here are some takes on the race, submitted to The Sun.
