The Question

Should cities be allowed to lend funds for home solar energy systems?

Yes, helps homeowners reduce energy use
Not if it puts mortgage lenders on the hook if the homeowner defaults
Yes, it creates green jobs
No, this is not the role of local government

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Capitol Chaos

"Ghost voting" is just one of the many issues plaguing the Assembly.

Troubled State Of CA

It's long past time we took responsib - ility for our finances.

Theme Of The Season

Electorate seems to be serious about its hunger for change.


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Failing our farmworkers

What we said: "Farmworkers toil in rough conditions and harsh weather. The hard work comes with another limitation: These workers are...

The right educational standards for California

The California State Board of Education almost certainly will vote on Monday to adopt the new national Common Core Standards. We say...

Cooling things down in Arizona

The U.S. Constitution remains intact in Arizona today. The most intrusive provisions of a state law to crack down on illegal...

Justifiable 'jailbreaks' on the Apple iPhone

Want an iPhone? Hate AT&T? Used to be, the only way to remedy this common problem was to clandestinely "jailbreak" your phone, so that...


Letters to the editor

Where can we park? Apparently the purpose of the new high-tech parking meters is "to prevent cars from circling the block looking for...


Why do we care about Lindsay Lohan?

From her red carpet snub at Cannes to her confetti-speckled entrance to prison, Lindsay Lohan continues to gobble up news coverage...

Common educational standards for common good

Strong academic content standards are critical to ensuring that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in...

Sherrod controversy about journalism, not race

The controversy over the forced resignation of Shirley Sherrod at the USDA has raised the issue of race in this country, but this...

National standards would harm math curriculum

The State Board of Education is voting Monday on adopting national K-12 curriculum standards in a package that includes an obese...

Creating more livable communities

Tired of long commutes, heart-stopping gas bills and brown air? Private developers, local governments and the state of California are...


Sunday, July 25, 2010 Edition

JOHN DIAZ Will 'gate-gate' ever cease?

The most intriguing letter of the week came from Jack Barth of San Rafael, who claimed to be puzzled by Monday's front-page headline ...

CHRON QUIZ Super crew more than just break dancers

1. Who are the Super Users? A: Hollywood term for kids who see movies multiple times B: Top dog federal officials privy to huge flow...

The danger of political intolerance

First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a communist; Then they came for the trade unionists...

Legalize pot, former San Jose police chief says

California voters have a chance on this November's ballot to bring common sense to law enforcement by legalizing marijuana for adults...

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