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San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion An open, honest exchange of opinions, ideas and insights about San Diego and the world. The Editorial/Opinion Staff:
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Hall, Editorial/Opinion director
Chris Reed, Editorial writer
Laura Castaneda, Deputy opinion editor
Tania Navarro, Community opinion editor
Steve Breen, Editorial cartoonist
Andrew Kleske, Letters editor
Kristy Totten, Opinion editor and producer
Bella Ross, Community engagement specialist

Paul McCartney’s use of AI in creating "Now and Then" sets a crucial precedent for responsible AI in music. As AI grows ...
21/12/2024

Paul McCartney’s use of AI in creating "Now and Then" sets a crucial precedent for responsible AI in music. As AI grows in influence, we must protect artistry and maintain the human essence of music creation.

On June 13, 2023, Paul McCartney announced on BBC that he had just finished “the final Beatles record.” The release of this swan song was equally historic for McCartney’s explanation of how the tra…

San Diego's fishermen need infrastructure to meet growing demand and reduce waste. The Domestic Seafood Production Act c...
21/12/2024

San Diego's fishermen need infrastructure to meet growing demand and reduce waste. The Domestic Seafood Production Act could provide vital funding for facilities, helping us preserve our catch and support local seafood economies.

If you’ve strolled through the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market on a Saturday, you’ve likely seen me (tall guy, suspenders) and my son, who co-captains our sea urchin business. As a fisherman for 50-plu…

Lifelong learning fosters intellectual growth and personal fulfillment. This UC San Diego instructor as seen how it enri...
20/12/2024

Lifelong learning fosters intellectual growth and personal fulfillment. This UC San Diego instructor as seen how it enriches students' lives, proving that learning never stops, no matter your age.

I’ve been fortunate to work with UC San Diego in some capacity for more than five decades. I started my career as a pathology resident in 1971. Today, I’m a professor emeritus of pathology (neuropa…

San Diego’s slow, opaque ballot-counting process undermines voter trust. Regular updates and a more efficient timeline a...
20/12/2024

San Diego’s slow, opaque ballot-counting process undermines voter trust. Regular updates and a more efficient timeline are necessary to restore faith in our democracy. Voters deserve better transparency and timely results.

The prolonged ballot-counting process in San Diego County has become an unfortunate hallmark of recent elections, raising questions about efficiency, transparency and public trust in the local elec…

Proposition 12 protects small farmers, animal welfare, and public health by banning cruel confinement practices. Don’t l...
20/12/2024

Proposition 12 protects small farmers, animal welfare, and public health by banning cruel confinement practices. Don’t let corporate greed overturn it — unite across the aisle to defend this critical law.

Concerned about states’ rights? What about America’s small farmers? Do you oppose animal abuse? And are you fed up with corporations profiting from food that harms us? If any of this strikes …

NADBank's 30-year commitment to U.S.-Mexico collaboration tackles critical issues like transboundary sewage flows. With ...
20/12/2024

NADBank's 30-year commitment to U.S.-Mexico collaboration tackles critical issues like transboundary sewage flows. With continued leadership, we can secure cleaner water and healthier communities on both sides of the border.

Two weeks ago, Jerry Sanders, president of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, announced his retirement. When asked about his successes, he shared that one achievement he takes the most pri…

From foster care to valedictorian, this story shows how chosen families and CASA volunteers make a lasting impact. We ne...
20/12/2024

From foster care to valedictorian, this story shows how chosen families and CASA volunteers make a lasting impact. We need more CASAs to help children in care thrive.

Families come in all shapes and sizes. I am living proof of that as a former foster youth who is now an adult and living on my own. My journey began as an infant, when I was placed into foster care…

In California, food insecurity affects millions. While nutrition assistance programs help, they don't address systemic i...
20/12/2024

In California, food insecurity affects millions. While nutrition assistance programs help, they don't address systemic issues like redlining and lack of infrastructure. It's time for a new, equitable approach.

Everyday, one in five people in California face food insecurity, meaning millions cannot afford their next meal and millions more cannot access nutritious food because of systemic barriers in their…

Readers react: Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word, "polarization," contrasts sharply with last year’s "authentic." Maybe, if we...
20/12/2024

Readers react: Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word, "polarization," contrasts sharply with last year’s "authentic." Maybe, if we could define true authenticity, we’d bridge divides?

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, “polarization,” contrasts with last year’s word, “authentic.” One wonders if we could simply define what is truly authentic, …

Opinion: Smartphones are distracting, I’m switching back to simpler communication.
20/12/2024

Opinion: Smartphones are distracting, I’m switching back to simpler communication.

I’m 16 years old and display what some would call “typical teen behavior.” I used to carry my phone in my hand at every waking hour of the day. I’d drop it, spill water on it, put my co…

Street sweeps in San Diego are worsening homelessness and public health. Discarding personal belongings and medications ...
20/12/2024

Street sweeps in San Diego are worsening homelessness and public health. Discarding personal belongings and medications disrupts recovery and exacerbates crises.

As a family physician treating San Diego’s homeless population, I witness firsthand how the city’s increased reliance on street sweeps is undermining our efforts to end homelessness whi…

Understaffing in correctional medical departments leads to poor inmate health outcomes. America needs better staffing re...
20/12/2024

Understaffing in correctional medical departments leads to poor inmate health outcomes. America needs better staffing regulations and oversight to ensure timely care and ethical treatment for all individuals in custody.

In different health care settings there’s a continuing argument about how to best determine the nurse staffing level and the conventional method for determining the staffing ratios have alway…

Otay Mesa Detention Center provides humane care, including quality medical and mental health services. A dedicated team ...
19/12/2024

Otay Mesa Detention Center provides humane care, including quality medical and mental health services. A dedicated team ensures individuals receive the treatment they need throughout their immigration process.

At the Otay Mesa Detention Center (OMDC) here in San Diego, our government partners at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) trust us to care for individuals as they prepare for the next s…

Syrian refugees in El Cajon celebrated the fall of Assad’s regime, yet many still worry about loved ones. The future of ...
19/12/2024

Syrian refugees in El Cajon celebrated the fall of Assad’s regime, yet many still worry about loved ones. The future of Syria remains uncertain, as it faces crucial decisions ahead.

Syrian refugees in El Cajon danced in the streets upon hearing about the Dec. 7 collapse of the Assad dynasty, which hailed from the Shi’a Alawite minority and ruled the majority Arab Sunni populat…

San Diego’s tech industry drives innovation and growth. Targeting tools like RealPage won’t solve the housing crisis. We...
19/12/2024

San Diego’s tech industry drives innovation and growth. Targeting tools like RealPage won’t solve the housing crisis. We need policies that increase supply, not restrict data-driven solutions.

Innovation is an economic cornerstone of the San Diego community. The local technology industry generates $33.2 billion in gross regional product, powering technological and economic advancements n…

Readers react: It's shocking to read a praise for Trump's harmful idea of deporting all undocumented immigrants. Removin...
19/12/2024

Readers react: It's shocking to read a praise for Trump's harmful idea of deporting all undocumented immigrants. Removing them would devastate industries like construction, agriculture, and health care, harming our economy and people.

I wish to express my disbelief in reading Glenda de Vaney’s display of boundless idiocy in her letter praising Trump’s insane idea of deport all illegal immigrants. If contractors were …

Readers react: The $28.5 million price tag for restoring the Botanical Building seems excessive for a structure with lim...
19/12/2024

Readers react: The $28.5 million price tag for restoring the Botanical Building seems excessive for a structure with limited function. While preserving history is important, it’s hard to ignore the growing homeless crisis in San Diego.

  Re Holy Quack, Batman! The Botanical Building at Balboa Park cost $28.5 million? (Dec. 4): That’s a big price to pay for a lathe house, with its underlying steel framing, but which ha…

Readers react: Grocery stores could save money and reduce waste by adopting ALDI’s cart system. By charging a quarter to...
19/12/2024

Readers react: Grocery stores could save money and reduce waste by adopting ALDI’s cart system. By charging a quarter to unlock carts and refunding it upon return, stores avoid retrieval costs and keep their parking lots clean.

Grocery stores and others would save money on shopping carts if they’d adopt ALDI’s plan. When shopping at an ALDI, I noticed that there were no carts in the parking lot or on sidewalks…

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