How California Initiatives Went From 'Power To The People' To A Big Money GameNovember 1, 2018The story behind the California Lottery tells us a lot about the role of special interests in our direct democracy process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Who To Thank (Or Blame) For California’s Version Of Direct DemocracyOctober 31, 2018How California came to have one of the most powerful, and least flexible initiative processes in the world. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Homelessness: I Feel Your Pain, Or Do I?September 17, 2018As cities look for ways to tackle homelessness and the state pours half a billion dollars into finding solutions, one reporter looks at the science of empathy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands Of Californians Are Working While Homeless, And Many Don't Want Their Boss To KnowSeptember 4, 2018California doesn’t define homelessness as a protected class in the workplace. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould This Tax On Vacant Properties Help End Homelessness?August 31, 2018Oakland voters could approve the state’s first tax on privately-owned vacant properties in November.
How A Transportation Safety Net Could Keep More People Off The StreetsAugust 30, 2018Discounted transit fares and subsidies for new shared mobility tech, like scooters and ride-share, could help low-income people stay on their feet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Towing Away Your HomeAugust 29, 2018For thousands of homeless people living in their cars across California, impoundment can be the tipping point into joblessness and a life on the streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Targeting The Turning Point Of EvictionAugust 28, 2018For many in California, eviction may be the first step toward homelessness. And keeping people off the streets and in their home could be as simple as having an eviction lawyer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Santa Monica Offers Cash To Seniors To Help With RentAugust 27, 2018As senior homelessness spikes in some parts of the state amid a shortage of affordable housing, Santa Monica is trying out rental subsidies to help keep its seniors off the streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing, Homelessness And The California DreamAugust 24, 2018For many, the California Dream has been shrunk down to keeping a place to live.
