Gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth has been shown to significantly reduce rates of depression and suicidality, and is supported by major medical organizations, yet politicians continue to push for bans based on misinformation and fear-mongering.
California has launched a new state and philanthropic partnership to provide legal assistance and basic support to immigrant families facing increased federal immigration enforcement, investing up to $35 million in existing humanitarian funding and working with philanthropic partners to provide food assistance, legal support, and other essential resources.
California’s 1990 Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate failed to create an immediate market, but it forced automakers to invest in battery research and laid the groundwork for the electric vehicle expansion that followed decades later, with the push for net-zero vehicles now driven by technological advancements and economic incentives.
State Sen. Anna M. Caballero has introduced Senate Bill 1091 to create a statewide program to acquire and preserve existing affordable housing for low-income Californians, with $500 million allocated in both Senate and Assembly affordable housing bond proposals to support the program.
The National Housing Law Project has praised the introduction of AB 2128, legislation designed to protect federally assisted tenants and local housing providers from potential federal policy changes that could result in families losing their housing.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a memorandum of understanding with U.K. Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband, welcoming a $1 billion clean technology investment and deepening California’s partnership with the United Kingdom on sustainable development.
YIMBY Action has launched a petition urging The French Laundry to withdraw its opposition to a proposed affordable housing complex in Yountville, highlighting the urgent need for housing near jobs in Napa Valley’s hospitality and agricultural economy.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts $144 million in Medi-Cal Dental funding for low-income children, which could lead to increased emergency room visits and decreased educational outcomes.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a brief supporting New York City Public Schools in its legal challenge to the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to cut federal education grants over transgender-inclusive policies.
A new report estimates that increased federal immigration enforcement activity in Los Angeles County between July and September 2025 resulted in approximately $3.7 million in reported business losses, highlighting the economic ripple effects of increased operations during that period.
Lower-income households are experiencing rising mortgage delinquency rates, while higher-income areas remain financially stable, signaling mounting stress in communities least able to absorb economic shocks.
Hundreds of community members marched in Concord’s Monument neighborhood to show love and solidarity with immigrant families facing increased immigration enforcement, with elected officials and faith leaders joining in to affirm support and reject injustice.
California Governor Gavin Newsom attended the Munich Security Conference to discuss the need for decisive climate action and to promote California’s partnerships with other countries to build a green economy, digital safety and innovation.
California lawmakers are pushing for a shift to factory-built housing in an effort to reduce construction costs and increase housing supply, with the goal of making 2026 the “Year of the Housing Factory”.
A federal judge has ordered ICE to improve conditions at the California City Detention Facility, granting a preliminary injunction that requires the agency to provide basic healthcare, attorney access, and appropriate clothing and blankets for detainees.
California families and advocates are urging state lawmakers to take bold action to reduce poverty and protect residents from federal funding cuts, by investing in proven anti-poverty tools such as child tax credits, community-building programs, cash aid and child care assistance.
A new study from the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality has found that new housing stock in six high-growth metropolitan areas primarily served moderate- and higher-income households, while lower-income households experienced higher rent growth than higher-income households.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release advising Californians on how to report hate crimes following a series of incidents involving vigilante journalists and childcare facilities, emphasizing that hate crimes are attacks on individuals, communities, and the entire state.
Lawmakers in over 15 states have introduced over 100 bills targeting the ballot measure process, raising concerns about potential disruptions to voters’ fundamental rights, according to the Fairness Project.
Climate change is driving internal migration, straining housing supply and immigration policy, and requiring the US to prepare for an influx of people with improved housing, transportation, and social services.