Californians who leave the state are moving to more affordable areas and becoming more likely to own homes, with the high cost of living in California being a major driver of relocation decisions.
Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes has introduced amendments to SB 873, the “Kick ICE Out of Courts” bill, to require ICE agents to present a valid judicial warrant and identify themselves before making an arrest within 1,000 feet of a California courthouse, in order to protect access to the courts and prevent indiscriminate civil arrests.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe program has been ineffective in addressing the city’s homelessness crisis, with 40% of participants returning to the streets, and the city has spent over $300 million on the program without providing long-term solutions.
A federal court ruling has imposed limits on the City of Berkeley’s ability to enforce laws affecting unhoused residents, requiring the city to provide reasonable accommodations and protect tents and vehicles, while also limiting vehicle seizures and protecting unhoused individuals with disabilities.
A Davis resident reflects on their childhood experience with affordable housing and encourages others to vote Yes on Measure V to support diversity and prevent families from being priced out of the city.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta believes the U.S. Supreme Court will reject efforts to limit birthright citizenship, upholding the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
The U.S. Border Patrol was found to have violated a court order during a July 2025 immigration operation in Sacramento, as they conducted stops without reasonable suspicion and failed to properly document their actions.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes introduced two bills to expand voting protections across the state, including expanding language access, strengthening protections against discriminatory election systems, and providing additional legal avenues for Californians to challenge voting restrictions.
New housing construction in the US is increasingly out of reach for first-time buyers, as homes grow larger and more expensive, with the shift toward larger homes reducing the number of entry-level homes and limiting homeownership to older, higher-income buyers.
California lawmakers are advancing SB 934, a bill that would allow survivors of conversion therapy to seek civil justice through malpractice lawsuits and expand the time frame for them to do so.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of over half a million ballots has raised concerns among election officials, civil rights advocates, and local organizers, who warn that it risks undermining public confidence in democratic institutions and amplifying false narratives about election fraud.
Santa Clara County’s homelessness prevention program has been successful in reducing the number of people who become homeless, and is being expanded to 10 other communities across the country with the help of Destination: Home.
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a final warning to 15 cities and counties across California for failing to comply with state housing laws, giving them 30 days to respond or face potential legal action.
YIMBY Law is appealing a Marin County Superior Court decision that upheld Sausalito’s Housing Element, arguing that the ruling leaves unresolved a key legal question about whether Housing Elements must undergo environmental review under state law.
Fresno State removed a statue of César Chávez, prompting faculty and staff from the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department to post signs highlighting sexual abuse allegations against him, leading to a broader discussion about power, violence and historical legacy in California schools.
Opportunity Zones have the potential to increase housing production, but only if state housing agencies are given a central role in the designation process and the program is implemented strategically.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 15 judges to Superior Courts across California, filling vacancies in counties from Alameda to Ventura, with the majority of the appointees being registered Democrats and reflecting a range of professional backgrounds.
The Ellis Act, a 1985 California state law, has been used by the real estate industry to destroy tens of thousands of affordable housing apartments, contributing to the housing affordability and homelessness crises, and activists are fighting to repeal or reform the law.
The California Civil Rights Department has released data showing that significant pay disparities persist across gender and racial lines in California, particularly among large private-sector employers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation redesignating March 31 as Farmworkers Day, replacing César Chávez Day, in response to allegations of sexual abuse involving the late labor leader.