Housing State’s end-of-year affordable housing bonanza likely to leave dozens of near-ready projects ‘mothballed’ By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 22, 2023 The state has hundreds of millions to spend, but developers say they need billions.
California California man who joined hunger strike in ICE detention seeks $1 million in complaint By Justo Robles | CalMatters | December 21, 2023 California remains at the center of debates nationwide over migrant populations.
Bay Area California is raising the minimum wage for 2 industries. Others could see pay hikes, too By Levi Sumagaysay and Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | December 21, 2023 Fast-food workers and health workers will see minimum pay rates increase.
homelessness Domestic violence shelters, a guardrail against homelessness, face steep funding cuts By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 20, 2023 Oakland-based shelter is among hundreds scrambling to stay afloat.
Bay Area California approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 It’s not really “toilet-to-tap” -- due to the cost, the water will likely be limited to large suppliers.
gavin newsom How Big Oil wins in green California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 An alliance with the building trades union helped the oil industry's efforts to kill several environmental bills.
homelessness Year in review: California homelessness worsens even as housing bills pass By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The Legislature passed more affordable housing laws but home prices and rents are still increasing.
Bay Area ‘You have a crisis out there’: Newsom scolds counties over delays in mental health law By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | December 19, 2023 The new conservatorship law goes into effect in 2024, but counties can defer implementation until 2026.
ballot Nine candidates jump in as Alameda County’s Keith Carson bows out of supervisor race By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2023 Two Piedmonters, Chris Moore and Lorrel Plimier, are among that number.
California As EVs rise, California gas tax revenue will drop by $6 billion, threatening roads By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | December 13, 2023 Fees on electric vehicles will make up only part of the transportation shortfall, so lawmakers need new funding options.