California DreamLiving In California Can Give Asylum Seekers An Advantage, If Housing Costs Don't Push Them OutJanuary 9, 2019California’s high cost of living can drive today’s migrants away from the very areas providing the most help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow To Become A Farmer In California? Get A MentorDecember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricFor only the second time in a century, the number of U.S. farmers under age 35 is increasing. New farmers in California are quickly realizing being good at growing kale isn’t enough to keep a farm afloat. Could business mentorship programs help? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamThe Risks Of Energy Efficient LoansNovember 27, 2018Lenders are selling seniors on the idea of home renovation work; sometimes homeowners don’t realize they’ve taken on debt until it’s too late.
California DreamPricey Real Estate Prompts Scammers To Target Senior HomeownersNovember 26, 2018Amid California’s record-shattering housing prices, the state’s senior homeowners are sitting on a gold mine. That’s made them marks for con artists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow 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.
California DreamWho 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.
State GovernmentThe California Dream Takes Center Stage In Governor’s RaceOctober 29, 2018The state’s affordability crisis prompts vows from gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox to revive the California Dream.
California DreamHomelessness: 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.
California DreamThousands 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.
California DreamCould 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.