California Stopped Charging Parents For Kids’ Incarceration. So Why Are Some Still Stuck Owing Thousands Of Dollars?February 15, 2020Tens of thousands of families still owe juvenile justice fees that the state has since abolished.
Health CareGov. Gavin Newsom To Propose That California Manufacture Its Own Generic DrugsJanuary 9, 2020Taking a play from Elizabeth Warren, California could become the first state to establish its own generic drug label, the better to cut health care costs.
EnvironmentFires, Floods And More: A View Of California From Space In 2019January 5, 2020Satellites captured the events that marked the changes of California’s seasons — and we rounded up some of the year’s significant events. So take a look back through the year in California, from space.
A California Housing Crisis Mystery: Rents Are Way Up This Decade, But Eviction Filings Are Way DownDecember 27, 2019Despite a major run-up in rents, California landlords are using the courts far less frequently to remove tenants. What’s going on?
EnvironmentWithout Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report SaysDecember 12, 2019Despite years of urgent warnings, local governments are moving too slow to prevent the worst damage from sea-level rise caused by climate change, according to a report by the California Legislative Analyst’s office.
California DreamMed School Free Rides And Loan Repayments — California Tries To Boost Its Dwindling Doctor SupplyDecember 2, 2019By 2030, the state will be short some 4,000 physicians, according to a study from the HealthForce Center at UC San Francisco. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'We Need The Food That We Lost'; Low-Income Families Still Reeling From BlackoutsDecember 1, 2019Tossing a fridge full of food means hunger for Californians on tight budgets. Even food banks lost supplies during outages.
Cost Of Citizenship Would Rise 60% Under Trump PlanNovember 30, 2019Low-income immigrants would be affected the most, since they already have trouble paying the naturalization fee. “Every penny counts for these families," one advocate said.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.November 27, 2019The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.
School Bond Backers Have Some Selling To Do, Poll ShowsNovember 24, 2019A new PPIC survey finds fewer than half of likely voters support a proposed state bond for school and college construction set to appear on the March 2020 ballot. Backers say it's too early for the initiative to register with voters.
