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Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026 Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Cover Story May 28, 2026

Inflation Is Still Squeezing California Families. Why a Household Budget Matters More Than Ever in 2026

New inflation data shows costs are still climbing across essentials like housing, ... more

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Consumer Alert June 26, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

As cleanup continues after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials warn residents ... more

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California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power? California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power?
Cover Story May 29, 2026

California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power?

Record registration numbers show California's electorate is growing, especially in Latino-majority regions. ... more

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California Knows Stonecutters Are Getting Sick. But Who Is Watching the Air Around Their Neighborhoods? California Knows Stonecutters Are Getting Sick. But Who Is Watching the Air Around Their Neighborhoods?
Community & Society August 14, 2026

California Knows Stonecutters Are Getting Sick. But Who Is Watching the Air Around Their Neighborhoods?

California’s engineered-stone silicosis epidemic is concentrated in the San Fernando Valley. As ... more

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California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot
Cover Story June 17, 2026

California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot

The Building an Affordable California Act would impose new deadlines on environmental ... more

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LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction
Cover Story May 18, 2026

LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction

Los Angeles County expanded tenant protections in unincorporated communities, raising the unpaid ... more

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Trump Administration Revives Public Charge Rule: What California Immigrant Families Need to Know Trump Administration Revives Public Charge Rule: What California Immigrant Families Need to Know
Cover Story July 16, 2026

Trump Administration Revives Public Charge Rule: What California Immigrant Families Need to Know

The revived policy gives immigration officers broader authority to consider an applicant’s ... more

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Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience
Consumer Alert July 2, 2026

Why California Homeowners Are Paying for Fires They Didn’t Experience

The latest court ruling isn't just about a $28 insurance fee. It's ... more

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California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles
Cover Story July 5, 2026

California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles

The state's new budget expands affordable housing funding, speeds up construction and ... more

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New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S. New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S.
Cover Story May 23, 2026

New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S.

The policy change could reshape how immigrants, international workers, and mixed-status families ... more

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One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students
Cover Story May 26, 2026

One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students

As schools nationwide rethink student screen time, one North Carolina district with ... more

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California Promised Education Equity. Why Are Latino Students Still Falling Behind? California Promised Education Equity. Why Are Latino Students Still Falling Behind?
Cover Story June 25, 2026

California Promised Education Equity. Why Are Latino Students Still Falling Behind?

A major review of California's education system finds progress in funding and ... more

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California Schools Could See Major Payouts After TikTok, YouTube, and Snap Settle Addiction Lawsuit California Schools Could See Major Payouts After TikTok, YouTube, and Snap Settle Addiction Lawsuit
Cover Story May 15, 2026

California Schools Could See Major Payouts After TikTok, YouTube, and Snap Settle Addiction Lawsuit

The landmark settlement leaves Meta alone in a high-stakes California trial that ... more

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