homelessness

An Arkansas native who relocated to California worries many citizens are internalizing the culture war disdain for the Golden State, and willing to tear down what makes California exceptional.

California is losing its war on homelessness because state and local governments are operating in political silos rather than combining their resources effectively.

It can take a long time to build anything in California. The governor's office is trying to move fast on mental health projects funded by a new bond.

The largest source of federal homelessness grant dollars now includes restrictions on promoting DEI language and concerns.

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed major cuts to Medi-Cal and other social programs to close a $12 billion deficit. Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing back, proposing more borrowing.

Fewer people were living outside or in shelters in San Bernardino County. In Riverside, more people were in shelters than last year but fewer were on the streets.

As Newsom and legislators fashion a new state budget, verbal exchanges between him and local officials about who is to blame have become sharper.

Mayor Karen Bass and the LAPD represent one approach to the MacArthur Park restoration effort. But as a raft of new issues emerge, activists and other leaders are pointing to strategies that address more fundamental issues.

California cities and counties are supposed to work together to help their homeless residents. But those partnerships can be fraught.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says Donald Trump is a "bully," but he's no stranger to using bullying tactics himself, especially to force local governments to obey his commands.