California Getting car insurance gets harder: California drivers face delays, higher rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 The California Department of Insurance is looking into consumer complaints.
Housing These Californians live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | December 11, 2023 California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to low-income housing, which has its own rules.
gavin newsom California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | December 7, 2023 The state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.
Elections McCarthy resignation sets off mad scramble By Joe Kieta | CalMatters | December 6, 2023 Who might run for his seat? Could one candidate be former Rep. Devin Nunes?
Housing Tens of thousands still waiting as California COVID rent relief program runs low on cash By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 4, 2023 The emergency relief program has been beset by lengthy delays and administrative disorganization, say struggling renters.
California Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | December 1, 2023 So far, only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides.
Bay Area BART bidding farewell to paper tickets after more than 50 years, switches to Clipper-only By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 27, 2023 The change took effect Nov 30 as BART rolled out new fare gates that won’t accept the old paper/magstripe tickets.
California CA Legislature shake-up on public safety By Lynn La | CalMatters | November 27, 2023 Los Angeles Democrat Reggie Jones-Sawyer will be replaced as chairperson before he terms out next year.
berkeley Eviction cases across California have reached — or even surpassed — pre-pandemic levels By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | November 26, 2023 Some blame moratoria for “creating a culture” of permitting the nonpayment of rent even for tenants who were working and had income.
energy California throws shade on solar panel users, reduces payments for second time in a year By Ben Christopher and Julie Cart | CalMatters | November 25, 2023 California’s utility regulator unanimously decided to overhaul incentives for owners of apartment buildings, schools and businesses that install solar panels.