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Opinion Cement plant in Lebec. Photo courtesy of National Cement Company. by ELEONORE SIDOS-VICAT posted 08.28.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — Cement and concrete are essential building materials that support economic growth of all kinds.

Micheli Files The Great Seal of the State of California on the floor of the State Capitol Building. Image by Sundry Photography. by CHRIS MICHELI posted 08.27.2026 When interpreting ambiguous statutes in California, the courts of this state may examine the legislative history of an enacted statute in order to try and effectuate the intent of the Legislature.

Opinion by Tim Hepburn and Scott Sedgley posted 08.27.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — As mayors, our jobs are not only to provide safe and vibrant communities today, but safe and vibrant communities tomorrow.

Opinion by MATT FREEDMAN posted 08.26.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — California’s environmental leadership is at risk.

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Opinion by BILL SHIREMAN posted 08.25.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — Every year, millions of tons of plastic pour into the ocean, fouling beaches, entangling sea life and breaking into fragments that drift through food webs.

News by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 08.25.2026 Left in limbo by the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom, California’s private foster agencies say they’re struggling to stay afloat until the new year, when they hope a new governor will help them navigate an ongoing insurance crisis that threatens their existence. Private foster agencies, known as foster family agencies or FFAs in California, are a critical but frequently overlooked component of the state’s child welfare system.

Podcast by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 08.24.2026 CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo has worked for a number of political candidates in his long career, including heavyweights like Hillary Clinton and Antonio Villaraigosa.

Micheli Minute by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 08.24.2026 Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome. Support for The Micheli Minute is provided by The McGeorge School of Law Capital Center for Law & Policy Want to see more stories like this? Sign up for The Roundup, the free daily newsletter about California politics from the editors of Capitol Weekly. Stay up to date on the news you need to know.

Opinion Image by Ekaterina Chizhevskaya. by ANNE COTTRELL posted 08.24.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — Wildfires are creating an economic and public health crisis in California. They’re a key driver of rising utility rates.