State GovernmentState Farm wins first-ever emergency rate hike in CaliforniaMay 13, 2025Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.
State GovernmentNew bill would open homelessness funding to centers that require residents stay soberMay 6, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA California lawmaker is proposing that the state give sober-living centers a cut of housing funding. That would roll back part of the state’s policy to prioritize getting people into permanent housing over requiring sobriety.
State Government‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect CaliforniaMay 5, 2025President Donald Trump's budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento rolls out streamlining effort to boost housing productionApril 23, 2025 | Tony RodriguezLast year, Sacramento issued just over 2,300 building permits, or less than half of its annual housing goal of 5,700. The new effort is meant to cut down on permitting delays.
Housing and HomelessnessCA lawmakers aim to make housing more affordable with slew of new billsMarch 27, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiMany of the bills roll back regulations so builders can move quicker and deal with less red tape.
Housing and HomelessnessNewsom announces another round of homelessness funding, with more strings attachedFebruary 25, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new conditions are drawing pushback from local governments.
Housing and HomelessnessThey were arrested for sleeping outside while homeless. Now, these Californians are headed to trialFebruary 25, 2025Cities across the state have passed measures banning or restricting encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court giving the go-ahead in a ruling out of Grants Pass, Oregon. At least three cases regarding homeless encampments are headed for trials.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County funds 88 new units of permanent housing for those at risk of homelessnessFebruary 19, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaAuburn Oaks, a new affordable housing project for older adults at risk of homelessness, will provide permanent housing and supportive services.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s ‘Street to Housing’ program would directly connect homeless residents with apartmentsFebruary 10, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe city’s ‘housing first’ approach would break from the region’s recent focus on creating emergency shelters and sanctioned homeless camping and parking sites.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia housing officials recommend state protect renters from extreme heatFebruary 5, 2025State officials say homes should be able to be cooled to a safe indoor air temperature of 82 degrees. The legislature will now take up the report.
