California for now has prevented the Trump administration from changing priorities in homelessness funding to favor temporary shelters rather than long-term housing.
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Posted inEducation
Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers
At its three most popular campuses, the University of California agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students. The state covered the loss of revenue from non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Lagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said Monday that she is dropping out of the race to succeed Gavin Newsom amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help
Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s swift and sudden exit, the race for California governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote. As party faithful hope for divine intervention, heavyweights such as the current governor and the speaker emerita refuse to weigh in.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Live Nation is supporting two California bills to lower ticket prices. Can fans trust it?
Bruno Mars concert tickets going for $2,000 and ones for SZA costing $600 caught California lawmakers’ attention. They’re advancing two bills targeting the resale market.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?
In a legal battle between the Trump administration and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught in a fight between hostile Justice Departments?
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Endangered salmon returned to California’s far north — then the money dried up
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to help a Native tribe restore sacred salmon to their ancestral river. Now, California is ending the funding. The fish made it back to their ancestral waters for the first time in 80 years — so why is the state walking away now?
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Two Republicans are fighting for California governor. Why a tie is their best strategy
Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race for California governor. Their strategy? Attack each other relentlessly.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse
Nearly every California county saw a drop in children’s eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds.
Posted inLatest News
Sparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire season
With California’s reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season.