Race and EquityA small world: How caste discrimination came to CaliforniaJune 11, 2023A bill to ban caste discrimination in California brings a global conflict to the Legislature. While many South Asian groups support the measure, some say it could backfire.
California rent relief is still available for thousands of tenants who were denied COVID assistanceJune 7, 2023Thousands of Californians who lost work during the pandemic are struggling with debt. A new settlement makes COVID rent relief available to tens of thousands of tenants.
Health CareCalifornia’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twistJune 3, 2023California is considering banning the use of “reverse search warrants,” which compel tech companies to disclose the identities of individuals based on the location of their phone and internet search history. Abortion activists call it vital.
State GovernmentWelfare: As US tightens work rules, California considers loosening themJune 3, 2023State lawmakers want to loosen CalWORKs job requirements so people keep cash benefits. Congress’ debt limit deal could curb that.
State Farm won’t sell new home insurance in California. Can the state shore up the market?May 31, 2023Wildfires and expensive rebuilding wiped out profits among California home insurers. State Farm isn’t the first insurer to retreat from the state, and may not be the last. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentColorado River deal: What does it mean for California?May 23, 2023Southern California growers agreed to use less water through 2026 and receive federal funds in return. But it’s not a long-term solution to the Colorado River’s water woes.
State GovernmentThis law should reveal who’s paying for California legislators’ travel. It’s only been used twiceMay 21, 2023A 2015 law to bring more transparency to paid trips for California legislators has led to only two disclosure forms being filed by the sponsoring groups. The law’s author says it is being wrongly ignored.
Health CareCalifornia has tried to cut the cost of insulin for years. Why it might finally succeedMay 18, 2023To fight the skyrocketing cost of insulin, California is using multiple tactics, including making its own generic versions.
State Government‘I’m a hostage’: Why California’s COVID unemployment mess isn’t over yetMay 16, 2023Workers denied pandemic-era jobless benefits are still struggling with debt and stress — collateral damage as they fight a state employment agency on edge about fraud and an appeals system facing a ‘historic’ backlog.
California is losing population and building new houses. When will home prices come down?May 15, 2023When will the law of supply and demand cool California’s housing market? The state is losing population as it builds homes at its fastest clip in more than a decade.
