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Quality of life?

How come when someone says to us, “Have a nice day,” we sometimes feel offended or dismissed instead of welcomed or appreciated? This four-word greeting can be as fake and condescending as it can be uplifting or soulful.

Red will be the dominant color for this weekend’s many red, white and blue Fourth of July celebrations, holiday picnics and weekend outdoor adventures. That is because we are now under a summer-long Red Flag fire safety alert issued by CalFire and others. Hot weather, busy humans and dumb moments are dangerous ingredients for tragedy and loss.

Turn the clock back 50 years and we would not be engaged in a debate about greenwashing. At that time most people didn’t think about reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water or implementing “sustainable” practices on their working lands. 

When schools go back in session this time of year and early

As part of its statewide election coverage, CalMatters has given Sonoma West Publishers permission to use its explainers of state propositions. Scroll through the module below to learn about Proposition 23.