Opinion: As D.C. retreats, California must lead on affordable clean energy September 9, 2025 at 4:50 a.m. Three pending bills in state Legislature pose to lower utility costs, stabilize demand and invest in renewables.
Becker: We must learn from history, reject Trump’s talk of mass deportation November 7, 2024 at 4:37 a.m. Our history warns us that what begins as political rhetoric can lead to catastrophic actions.
Opinion: How interim housing could solve California’s unsheltered homelessness crisis June 7, 2024 at 5:36 a.m. Moving the unsheltered into tiny homes, hotel rooms and other types of housing is a proven, cost-effective strategy.
Opinion: California is making historic progress in climate fight January 17, 2023 at 5:17 a.m. We set new, ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and made climate-friendly solutions more affordable.
Opinion: California has the means to make clean tech affordable for all July 22, 2022 at 5:20 a.m. State must harness our collective will to make needed transformation happen.
Opinion: California must not squander chance to bridge digital divide September 14, 2021 at 9:16 a.m. Broadband is the gateway to our tech economy. We must provide this access to every Californian, no matter where they live.
Opinion: Let’s use California surplus as springboard to economic mobility June 2, 2021 at 5:37 a.m. Funding can bridge the gaps that have caused the growing economic inequality in our country.
Becker: Climate change won’t stop on its own any more than COVID-19 has December 10, 2020 at 6:15 a.m. California must be strategic and bold in addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
Opinion: Peninsula cities must lead the world on climate change February 11, 2020 at 6:15 a.m. Comprehensive plan would achieve carbon neutrality in state agencies by 2030.
Opinion: Trump attacks California, clean cars and clean air September 24, 2019 at 6:13 a.m. State leaders must fight backward move on climate action.