Opinion and analysis for greater San Diego

LAPD patch

Opinion: Thanks to LAPD decades ago, law enforcement abuse is protected

by Joe Mathews • Zócalo Jan. 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

An applicant signs up for food stamps

Opinion: Linking California with the Minnesota food aid probe is a stretch

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Jan. 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 12, 2026, 8:09 a.m.

A brochure titled "Coping With Unemployment" in a wire rack, with an office scene in the background.

Opinion: When layoffs hit, Californians deserve help that works as hard as they do

by Todd Swenson • Special for Capitol Weekly Jan. 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Cattle roping at a rodeo

Opinion: Rodeo is a carefully regulated display of skills needed to raise livestock

by Katie Ostrander Jan. 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

America turns 250 years old

Opinion: Celebrating America’s 250th birthday in 2026

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

Recycling and trash bins line an alley in Ocean Beach.

Opinion: San Diego families deserve relief from rising city fees

by Kevin Faulconer Jan. 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Newsom and Xi

Opinion: California pioneering regional solutions to national problems

by John Eger Jan. 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

A person giving a thumbs-up standing in front on a large American flag display.

Opinion: Politics will excite California in 2026 despite the sluggish economy

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Jan. 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

ADU under construction

Analysis: San Diego’s population is growing faster than other CA metros — thanks to the city

by Bill Fulton Jan. 5, 2026, 7:00 a.m.

San Diego Rodeo (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: Rodeos don’t belong in 2026 — not in San Diego, not anywhere

by Ellen Ericksen Jan. 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 4, 2026, 11:10 a.m.

Homeless tent

Opinion: CARE Court expansion exposes gap between legislation and reality

by Tom Scott Jan. 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Opinion: America’s MAHA nutrition rules are coming — the science might not

by Mark Kern Jan. 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Diablo Canyon nuclear plant

Opinion: California needs both clean energy and a nuclear-power backstop

by Leonard Rodberg Jan. 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Entrance to the California Department of Education in Sacramento

Opinion: Lack of accountability undermines California public education

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist Dec. 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m.