Editorial: Republicans’ ominous strategy to thwart criminal justice reform — and democracy Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiFebruary 14, 2023California, Prosecutorial Discretion, Criminal Justice
Newsom talked tough with mayors and supervisors on homelessness. Did it work? Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiDecember 10, 2022California, Homelessness
What can cities do when bad gun laws are hurting the economy? Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiAugust 11, 2022Gun Safety, National
Newsom has a plan to keep the lights on in California — using fossil fuels Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiJune 28, 2022California, Energy, Environment, Gas
A snapshot of new state government efforts to tackle California’s housing crisis Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiApril 11, 2022California, Housing
Shame on SoCal leaders for backing a ballot measure to roll back housing fixes Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiJanuary 18, 2022Housing, California
To protest COVID mandates, this California town declared itself a ‘constitutional republic’ Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiNovember 29, 2021California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Masks, Vaccines
East L.A., a home of Mexican American culture, seeks greater independence Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiJune 4, 2021California
Another victim of the Floyd killing: The right to protest Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiMay 26, 2021National, Protests, Racial Justice
Newsom expected to cancel California’s coronavirus stay-at-home orders Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiJanuary 24, 2021California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
‘We know our county best’: Orange County supervisors seek local control over COVID-19 response as cases soar Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiDecember 8, 2020California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
‘It’s devastating.’ Orange County merchants, officials say COVID order shouldn’t lump them in with L.A. Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiDecember 6, 2020California, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Court dismisses cities’ lawsuit challenging cannabis deliveries in California Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiNovember 18, 2020California, Marijuana
Unhappy with rules for reopening, Riverside County looks to pressure Sacramento Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiOctober 28, 2020California, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Commentary: Sacramento’s COVID-19 monitoring system needs to allow for local control Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiSeptember 28, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, California
California counties stuck in limbo as they wait for Newsom’s reopening rules Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiAugust 25, 2020California
Judge denies Orange County beach cities’ request to block state order closing local beaches Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiMay 1, 2020Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
California Supreme Court won’t hear immigration case from O.C. Los Angeles TimesAdam PolaskiApril 1, 2020California, Immigration/Sanctuary Cities
