California is becoming increasingly unaffordable, with rising costs outpacing incomes, driving poverty and pushing residents to leave the state, according to a new white paper released by researchers at UC Berkeley.
The California Prison Population Data Dashboards provide detailed information about the current prison population, admissions, and releases, allowing the public and policymakers to explore specific trends and disparities in sentencing.
The UC Berkeley Food Labor Research Center and One Fair Wage released a report warning that Donald Trump’s deportation campaign is causing staff shortages, rising prices, and a shrinking economy in the restaurant industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor.
The University of California is facing a serious threat from the Trump administration, which is demanding concessions that would cede control of core university functions and compromise academic freedom, leading to a potential loss of significant research and other federal funding.
UC Berkeley Professor Przemysław Jeziorski was killed in Athens while picking up his children from his ex-wife, leading to an outpouring of grief from the UC Berkeley community and raising questions about the psychology of shooters.
The closure of Half Price Bookstores in Berkeley, due to a lease dispute, has left a void in the literary community, as it was a popular source of recommended readings for English students and a hub for conversation and community.
California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is being criticized by liberal lawmakers and housing advocates for obstructing progress and needs reform to balance environmental protections with the need for housing and infrastructure projects.
California’s proposed budget for 2025-26 has cut funding for the state’s main homelessness program, leaving cities and counties reliant on other sources to continue providing services and housing for homeless individuals.
Rent control is a useful and underutilized tool in addressing California’s housing crisis, according to a study by USC, UCLA, and UC Berkeley, which finds that moderate rent stabilization can increase tenant housing stability and reduce gentrification-fueled displacement.
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