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By Levi Sumagaysay Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a …
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By Lauren Hepler A new state bill would add more oversight to California homeless shelters after a CalMatters investigation exposed that many taxpayer-funded facilities are plagued by violence, mismanagement and …
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By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde Starting January 1, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, …
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By Ana B. Ibarra After a decade of expanding health coverage and safety net programs, the Golden State took a sharp detour in 2025. As federal funding reductions and policy …
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By Wendy Fry In 2025, California became the frontline of a federal playbook for more militarized immigration enforcement. Raids on California streets and lawsuits that followed helped rewrite the ground rules …
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By Ana B. Ibarra By the early afternoon of her 59th birthday, Kelly Frost had a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach. She had lunch with girlfriends near …