homelessness New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country? By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters | January 12, 2025 The state's homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly than elsewhere.
California Following historic wildfire disasters, a statewide dry spell intensifies and extreme fire weather conditions persist in SoCal By Daniel Swain | Weather West | January 12, 2025 Current outlook suggests little if any relief for the foreseeable future.
settlement Environmentalists reach landmark agreement with Point Reyes National Seashore, ranchers By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 Coming soon: More elk, fewer cows.
Bay Area Bay Area firefighters, including a team from Piedmont, deployed to aid LA County as massive blazes rage on By Exedra staff and Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 Four firefighters and an engine were deployed Wednesday to assist with the Palisades Fire.
California California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it By Mikhail Zinshteyn and Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 10, 2025 The economic impact of the ongoing Los Angeles-area fires alone is estimated to be at least $135 billion, increasing its earlier estimate of around $50 billion.
California A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses By Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | January 10, 2025 "If this is the new normal, this is absolute economic devastation," says one local economist.
California LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 A preliminary estimate of the economic toll from this set of fires is $52 billion to $57 billion — and they are continuing to burn.
wildfires LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid By Ryan Sabalow and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.
Bay Area Fifteen applicants in line to become interim AlCo District Attorney. Supes must pick one By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 9, 2025 The next stage of the process starts Jan. 16 when supervisors will pick finalists from the applicants.
wildfires California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.