Learning loss during the pandemic hit California's low-income students hardest. An agreement requires the state to focus spending on additional teaching.
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With New Bond Vote Pending, 2018 Bond for Housing Hits Snags
Californians in March will vote on a $6.4 billion bond to build thousands of housing units for people with serious mental health conditions. A 2018 ballot measure made similar promises, but Santa Clara County and the rest of the state are falling short.
Power Outages Linger from Brutal Weekend Storm
Forecasters say post frontal rain showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms will continue today. Rain showers are expected to linger into Tuesday before gradually decreasing from north to south.
Inside This Year’s Massive Effort to Count California’s Growing Unhoused Population
California counted its homeless population this month. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
Down Payment for First-time CA Homebuyers Relaunches with New Lottery
State officials hope the Dream for All lottery and an emphasis on first-generation homebuyers will make California’s most generous down payment assistance program more equitable.
Newsom Administration Makes Progress on Tiny Home Promise
The state has chosen who will build the 1,200 tiny homes Gov. Gavin Newsom promised the state’s homeless residents. But it remains to be seen when they will be built.
Nearly a year ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to deploy 1,200 tiny homes to help shelter the state’s growing population of homeless residents. Now, the state has chosen who will build those tiny homes and what they will look like — but there’s still no word on when people will be able to move in.
Supreme Court to Rule on Power of CA Cities, Counties to Impose Infrastructure Fees on Home Builders
The El Dorado County case before the state's highest court about impact fees could have huge consequences for new housing construction in California.
New CA Housing Laws Aiming to Cut Housing Red Tape for Builders
California lawmakers made an effort in 2023 to remove red tape around building new houses.
New CA Laws for 2024: More Paid Sick Days, No More Employee Cannabis Tests
Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.
2023: CA Homelessness Worse even with New Housing Bills
Why did the homelessness crisis become more dire in 2023, even as the Legislature passed more affordable housing laws? Home prices and rents are still increasing.
Domestic Violence Shelters Face Steep Funding Cuts in New Year
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit, new spending is unlikely.
Assembly Speaker Rivas Shifts Leadership to Boost Pro-Housing Agenda
Speaker Robert Rivas seems to be laying the institutional groundwork for an aggressively pro-housing legislature next year.
Santa Clara County Reports Highest Eviction Rate Increase in CA
The number of Californians facing eviction was relatively low for years during a lengthy statewide moratorium. In the year after it ended in June 2022, cases soared and still remain high in large counties.
SJ Police Chief Announces Resignation of Officer Who Sent Racist Texts After Shooting Bystander in 2022
Police Chief Anthony Mata said after Internal Affairs investigators early last week discovered racist text messages sent by Officer Mark McNamara, the officer resigned and would not be charged in connection with the 2022 shooting of young Black man, who recovered and has sued the city.
San Jose Gets Low Marks for ‘Zombie Survivability’
Travel website's analysis of top U.S. cities ranks San Jose No. 5, among 'the worst cities to live in for a zombie outbreak.'
Paid Sick Leave Increased to Five Days Next Year in California
Proponents originally sought seven days of sick leave. The bill also extends protections against retaliation to workers who are in a union.
