Editorials
Utilities Get What They Want as PUC Slashes Solar Incentives
Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission finalized a decision that they had been working on for some time. That decision will slash the state’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) tariff paid to residential solar power users who have for years been rewarded by selling any excess solar power (beyond what is needed to power their own homes) back to the electric grid to help power other parts of the state.
Analysis — Many Political Dangers Remain, Even Without Red Wave
Apparently, the punditry thinks we should be happy simply because the Democrats avoided being completely wiped out in the midterms. Sure, we're relieved. People seem to have indeed cared about reproductive rights and even the preservation of democracy. But we're not going to celebrate just yet. Why? Because the Republican Party is still controlled by election deniers and want-to-be fascists who are Hell-bent on minority rule and white supremacy in this country. Do you honestly think one midterm election is going to stop these people? They are already going to challenge several election results, and one of them is only 5,000 votes behind in the race for Secretary of State in Nevada. More than 150 Republicans elected to the House are election deniers, many incumbents among whom voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election. The MAGA base is sending racists and militant right-wingers to intimidate voters and polling stations and drop boxes. The right is openly suggesting some political violence is justified as they project their constant lie about being "the real victims here." That only magnifies as we approach a presidential year, especially if the former guy is their nominee. Actually, political violence is just as possible with someone like Ron DeSantis, who is really just D***** T**** with a political resume.
“Change Slate” Councilmembers to Blame for Housing Mess in Santa Monica
Tonight, the Santa Monica City Council is scheduled to hear a request from Councilmembers Phil Brock, Christine Parra, and Oscar de la Torre to hire outside counsel to consult on the city’s options to stop more than a dozen housing projects that have been filed with the city under a state law known as “The Builder’s Remedy.”
Martinez, Others Must Resign From Office
Westside Voice joins the chorus of elected and community leaders in calling for the immediate resignation from office of L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmember Kevin de Leon, Councilmember Gil Cedillo, and L.A. Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera.
Utilities Get What They Want as PUC Slashes Solar Incentives
Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission finalized a decision that they had been working on for some time. That decision will slash the state’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) tariff paid to residential solar power users who have for years been rewarded by selling any excess solar power (beyond what is needed to power their own homes) back to the electric grid to help power other parts of the state.
Analysis — Many Political Dangers Remain, Even Without Red Wave
Apparently, the punditry thinks we should be happy simply because the Democrats avoided being completely wiped out in the midterms. Sure, we're relieved. People seem to have indeed cared about reproductive rights and even the preservation of democracy. But we're not going to celebrate just yet. Why? Because the Republican Party is still controlled by election deniers and want-to-be fascists who are Hell-bent on minority rule and white supremacy in this country. Do you honestly think one midterm election is going to stop these people? They are already going to challenge several election results, and one of them is only 5,000 votes behind in the race for Secretary of State in Nevada. More than 150 Republicans elected to the House are election deniers, many incumbents among whom voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election. The MAGA base is sending racists and militant right-wingers to intimidate voters and polling stations and drop boxes. The right is openly suggesting some political violence is justified as they project their constant lie about being "the real victims here." That only magnifies as we approach a presidential year, especially if the former guy is their nominee. Actually, political violence is just as possible with someone like Ron DeSantis, who is really just D***** T**** with a political resume.
“Change Slate” Councilmembers to Blame for Housing Mess in Santa Monica
Tonight, the Santa Monica City Council is scheduled to hear a request from Councilmembers Phil Brock, Christine Parra, and Oscar de la Torre to hire outside counsel to consult on the city’s options to stop more than a dozen housing projects that have been filed with the city under a state law known as “The Builder’s Remedy.”
Martinez, Others Must Resign From Office
Westside Voice joins the chorus of elected and community leaders in calling for the immediate resignation from office of L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmember Kevin de Leon, Councilmember Gil Cedillo, and L.A. Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera.
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