California's population has increased slightly in recent years, but the state's decades-long failure to build enough homes to meet demand has resulted in high rents and prices, making it difficult for people to afford to live in the state.
Judge Dan Wolk ruled that Greg Zielesch's first-degree murder conviction could not stand, but a second-degree murder conviction remains valid, as Zielesch aided and abetted in the implied malice murder of California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Stevens.
After 16 years of wrongful imprisonment, Ajay Dev is finally free and grateful for the support of his community, family, and advocates, and is now determined to use his experience to help others who have been wrongfully convicted.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced over $52 million in federal grants to support local housing, infrastructure and homelessness initiatives, funding 90 projects across 53 counties.