State GovernmentCalifornia Mayors ask Newsom for continued funding for homelessness programApril 25, 2022 | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsThe Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program has provided $2 billion to local jurisdictions over the past two years, but it's unclear whether the program will have any allocations in Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget
State GovernmentInterview: Top issues for California voters split by party, poll showsApril 25, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe latest Berkeley Institute of Government Studies poll shows what California voters consider to be most important seems to fall along party lines. Housing topped the list for Democrats, while Republicans were most concerned about crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith more enforcement power than ever, state relies on activists to enforce duplex lawApril 24, 2022A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.
State GovernmentAdvocates are pushing for a health equity and racial justice fund in California. Here’s what it would do.April 22, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAdvocates introduced the idea for the $100 million fund last year, and are championing it again for the 2022-23 state budget. They say they're optimistic this time around.
State GovernmentWith Roe vs. Wade decision looming, California abortion rights groups endorse Rob Bonta for attorney generalApril 20, 2022 | Nicole NixonBonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.
State GovernmentDebt-free college: California’s on the verge of spending over a half-billion dollars to help 360,000 studentsApril 20, 2022Roughly 360,000 UC and Cal State students may soon receive about $1,000 to $3,000 to fund their educations this fall as part of California’s effort to make college debt-free.
EnvironmentInterview: California’s plans for electric vehiclesApril 20, 2022 | Randol WhiteCalifornia car shoppers hit a milestone last year, with one million electric vehicles purchased. Even though the state is the first in the country to hit this goal, California may still be behind its climate change goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia will close its central COVID-19 lab, cancel $1.7 billion contract with PerkinElmerApril 20, 2022 | Scott RoddThe Valencia Branch Laboratory struggled with “significant deficiencies” since opening in late 2020.
State GovernmentTrucker convoy rolls into Sacramento, protesting California COVID-19 billsApril 18, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe convoy, which began its trip in Southern California in late February, is modeled on Canada truckers’ protests against vaccine mandates.
State GovernmentProp. 13 offers bigger tax breaks to homeowners in wealthy, white neighborhoodsApril 16, 2022A new study finds white, wealthy homeowners in Oakland receive thousands more in tax breaks than owners of homes in minority neighborhoods.