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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.
Yosemite belongs to the people, not bureaucrats
In a desperate attempt to preserve the status quo, bureaucrats are putting themselves ahead of the people – starting with a hostage-taking approach to our national parks, writes Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove).
California’s ‘Friday Night Massacre’ underscores the importance of fair representation
William Bourdeau, writing for Sun View, argues for bipartisan support for two new Central Valley Assemblymembers after they were removed from their committee assignments by Democratic leadership.
Calif.’s wildfire crisis is burning through your wallet
"For years, we’ve known that California is a kindling box, waiting for the next spark to ignite another catastrophic fire," writes Assemblyman David Tangipa.
A Shared Lifeline: Ensuring Water and Food Security for California
California is witnessing a shift from stringent environmental regulations to embracing the needs of its people and farms, driven from Washington, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
As Trump arrives in L.A., here are the facts, fiction he faces on California’s water
"Governor Newsom’s recent proclamation and attempt to frame his administration as better for water operations than the Trump administration is an entertaining bit of political theater," the California Water Alliance notes.
