When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. But the jobs are tough, and some agencies struggle to manage the grants.
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Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched an ambitious program that uses Medi-Cal to help Californians access housing, healthy food and more. Now, its fate is in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Fewer California workers were dying on the job. Then fentanyl happened
Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.
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How measles, whooping cough and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch
Inoculation campaigns that protect children and adults from dangerous diseases rely on a delicate web of state and federal laws and programs. If senior officials cast doubt on vaccine safety, the whole system might collapse, especially in red states.
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ICE is looking for a new detention center in blue California. The state probably can’t stop it
With President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations when he takes office, a possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.
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Black California students want more support. A new law names colleges that serve them best
A new law taking effect Jan. 1 creates a Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities in California that excel in supporting student success. Campus presidents say the designation will help them recruit Black students and give them an HBCU-like experience in their home state instead of having to leave California for college.
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Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?
After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers. As California electric bills soar, questions have emerged about oversight and costs.
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California falling short of enrollment goal as mental health courts roll out statewide
CARE Courts, California’s new initiative to compel treatment for some of the state’s most severely mentally ill residents, is rolling out to all 58 counties this month. But officials in counties that have already launched the program said the low number of cases reflects the amount of time it takes — sometimes weeks or months — to find people and persuade them to enroll.
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Landlords are using AI to raise rents — and California cities are leading the pushback
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
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Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules?
Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.