What Can Tenants Do When Rent Jumps?
January 15, 2019
It depends on where you live, but in many parts of California, there’s not a lot of recourse for renters who are priced out.
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The California Dream project is a statewide non-profit media collaboration focused on issues of economic opportunity, quality-of-life, and the future of the California Dream.
Over the next two years, the collaboration will be sharing stories about housing, education, jobs, the wealth gap and more as it presents reporting on radio and television, online and through special programming.
Partner organizations include CalMatters, Capital Public Radio, KPBS, KPCC and KQED.
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Could Anti-Price Gouging Laws Slow Rising Rents?
January 14, 2019
California lawmakers are exploring new ways to limit skyrocketing rents.
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Living In California Can Give Asylum Seekers An Advantage, If Housing Costs Don't Push Them Out
January 9, 2019
California’s high cost of living can drive today’s migrants away from the very areas providing the most help.
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Photo Essay: Migrants With A California Dream
January 2, 2019
"If God's willing, I'll get to California," said Carlos Celaya, a 17-year-old from Honduras. "It's beautiful there."
How To Become A Farmer In California? Get A Mentor
December 18, 2018 | Julia Mitric
For only the second time in a century, the number of U.S. farmers under age 35 is increasing. New farmers in California are quickly realizing being good at growing kale isn’t enough to keep a farm afloat. Could business mentorship programs help?
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The Risks Of Energy Efficient Loans
November 27, 2018
Lenders are selling seniors on the idea of home renovation work; sometimes homeowners don’t realize they’ve taken on debt until it’s too late.
Pricey Real Estate Prompts Scammers To Target Senior Homeowners
November 26, 2018
Amid California’s record-shattering housing prices, the state’s senior homeowners are sitting on a gold mine. That’s made them marks for con artists.
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California’s Big City Mayors Say More Political Will Needed To Solve Homeless Crisis
November 16, 2018 | Chris Nichols
The California Dream project hosted a conversation with the mayors of four of California's largest cities about our crisis in homelessness and housing. Leaders say a $2 billion statewide measure to pay for homeless housing could be part of solution.
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The New Normal In California’s Direct Democracy Process: Ballot Measures As Leverage
November 2, 2018 | Ben Adler
A 2014 state law opened up California’s direct democracy process to negotiations with the governor and Legislature. In doing so, it created a powerful new tool for interest groups.
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How California Initiatives Went From 'Power To The People' To A Big Money Game
November 1, 2018
The story behind the California Lottery tells us a lot about the role of special interests in our direct democracy process.
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