With Henry Waxman’s impressive 40-year career in the House of Representatives coming to an end, a freshman – attorney Elan Carr or State Sen. Ted Lieu – will be taking his place as the U.S. representative of California’s 33rd congressional district. This board believes that Lieu’s experience with legislation as a state senator and his […]
Category Archives: Editorials
Proposition 48
This editorial board endorses a “yes” vote on proposition 48. Proposition 48 would allow a casino to be built by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians off-reservation in Madera County. It would also prevent the construction of another casino by the Wiyot tribe in Humboldt County, who would instead be paid a share of […]
Sheila Kuehl
This board endorses Sheila Kuehl for the 3rd District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors because of her experience in the California legislature and her dedication to advocacy. Eight years as a state senator and six as a state assemblywoman will serve Kuehl well if she is elected this week. After managing […]
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas
The board endorses Sebastian Ridley-Thomas to continue representing the 54th district in the California State Assembly. Ridley-Thomas has served as the representative for the district since December 2013, when he was voted into office during a special election. Since then, Ridley-Thomas has focused on a number of issues, most notably public health. His primary concern […]
Proposition 1
California is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in its history, and while the billions raised through Proposition 1 won’t go towards buying rainwater, it still represents a positive step toward securing the state’s water future. The $7.12 billion proposal has allocations for certain water projects like ecosystem and watershed protection and […]
Proposition 47
We strongly endorse a yes on Proposition 47 because it will reduce exorbitant prison spending and redirect the savings to programs that are proven to help reduce crime such as school truancy prevention. If passed, Proposition 47 would require misdemeanor sentences for the lowest level nonviolent crimes currently classified as felonies, such as certain drug […]
Measure P
Securing land for parks is a serious undertaking for any county government. In the most populous county in the United States, doing so requires a substantial amount of financial backing and commitment of taxpayer dollars – but when that funding already exists, it can’t be overdrawn. This board endorses a “No” vote on Measure P. […]