Living In One Of The Most Polluted Places In CaliforniaJanuary 30, 2019Why families stay in a community when they know it isn’t healthy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What Can Tenants Do When Rent Jumps?January 15, 2019It depends on where you live, but in many parts of California, there’s not a lot of recourse for renters who are priced out.
Could Anti-Price Gouging Laws Slow Rising Rents?January 14, 2019California lawmakers are exploring new ways to limit skyrocketing rents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Living In California Can Give Asylum Seekers An Advantage, If Housing Costs Don't Push Them OutJanuary 9, 2019California’s high cost of living can drive today’s migrants away from the very areas providing the most help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Photo Essay: Migrants With A California DreamJanuary 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 MentorDecember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricFor 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? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Risks Of Energy Efficient LoansNovember 27, 2018Lenders 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 HomeownersNovember 26, 2018Amid 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California’s Big City Mayors Say More Political Will Needed To Solve Homeless CrisisNovember 16, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe New Normal In California’s Direct Democracy Process: Ballot Measures As LeverageNovember 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerA 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
