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California over decades sterilized thousands of people in state prisons, state-run homes and hospitals. Lawmakers created a reparations program for them, but it has denied most applications.

Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.

California was nearly $2 billion over forecast in corporate tax receipts this summer, including by $844 million in July. A tax change meant to help the budget deficit helped drive the surge.

Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.

The vandalization of three California Hindu temples escalated fears about hate crimes against Indian Americans. Meanwhile, Sikhs are on edge from attacks against separatist leaders in North America.

California cities are struggling to hire police in a tight labor market after the COVID pandemic. Some are raising by double digits and offering eye-catching bonuses.

The San Francisco Bay Area has enjoyed economic and political dominance over Southern California, but the region's once-united front is cracking as a recent dispute over toll increases revealed.

Tolls on San Francisco Bay Area bridges are rising sharply and that could affect the economy of a region still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

California's public transit agencies are seeking $5 billion over five years to keep buses and trains running, but time is running out in the budget process at the state Capitol. To address criticism, they submitted a new accountability plan.

Where is My Land aims to help Black families regain property, sometimes decades after a government takes it. Though hundreds seek this help, founder Kavon Ward says her group focuses on a few cases at a time.