California’s climate crisis: Governor Newsom’s $2.9 billion budget cut and its undesirable consequences
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to cut $2.9 billion from California's climate programs and delay an additional $1.9 billion is undeniably disastrous. For a state that has long been a pioneer in climate action, this...
California’s new gun restrictions present Constitutional questions that may not survive legal challenges
After being blocked by a federal judge in December, California’s new comprehensive gun restrictions have gone into place after the federal appeals court put an order on the previous injunction preventing its implementation. This...
With the rise of civil lawsuits against Riverside County, Sheriff Bianco’s response elicits concern
Content Warning: This article mentions content that may be difficult to read, including suicide.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department faces legal consequences following the suicide of 21-year-old inmate Alicia Upton, who was residing in one...
The triumph of inclusivity: gender-neutral toy aisles mark a bold step forward
On Jan. 1, California Assembly Bill No. 1084 came into effect. This legislation, endorsed by Gov. Newsom in 2021, aligns with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, akin to the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause...
No candidate should be banned from a primary ballot, including Donald Trump
Donald Trump is once again running for office. With all of the norm violations, verbal disdain for electoral regulations and incitement for the chaos on Jan. 6, numerous politicians want Trump to become ineligible...
Homeless, not hopeless: Proposition 1 will aid the unhoused
Homelessness is growing at an exponential rate in California; a trend that did not start recently or suddenly. In the last two years, homelessness increased by a shocking 12%. To combat this rising issue,...
The government should take more control in regulating Artificial Intelligence
Technology has come a long way since the advent of the internet. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common topic at the center of many discussions due to its possibilities and the enormous impact...
Speeding cameras: creeping forward in preventative legislation
Driving has long been considered the main mode of transportation in California, a product of the great chasms and mountains that disconnect its large cities. Globally, traffic related injuries are considered the eighth leading...
With nursing students blocked from public education, Californians face an exacerbated nursing shortage
Entering the nursing field has grown increasingly difficult in recent years, with barriers to entry that have little or nothing to do with actual qualifications or dedication. A serious gap has become obvious in...
R’Perspective: Reading Grandma’s cards won’t be as difficult for Generation Alpha
My grandmother sends me a “Happy Birthday” card with the typical well-wishes and a $20 tucked inside every year. As a child, I remember squinting in confusion and re-reading her loopy handwriting to understand...