WhatMatters
California redistricting stumbles toward finish line
The California redistricting commission hopes to adopt final congressional and legislative maps today, but some districts are drawing fire.
December 20, 2021
Housing
Thinking of buying a house? Here’s one millennial’s experience
In the new episode of "Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast." CalMatters' Manuela Tobias and the Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon catch up with former podcast co-host Matt Levin on the homebuying process and review the zaniest California housing stories of 2021.
California Divide
Researchers worry that low-income Californians may have trouble repaying unemployment benefits
California is requiring unemployment recipients to retroactively prove their work history – but experts say low-income recipients could be forced to repay money they don’t have. Some even say ineligible recipients should get a pass.