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California
California races to defend homeless population from COVID-19
Mar 13, 2020
In California, most of the state’s 150,000 homeless people are living unsheltered, outside or in structures not meant for human habitation.
Driverless delivery vehicles are now allowed on California streets
by
Jack Stewart
Jan 17, 2020
The new rules still block large vehicles, meaning companies testing driverless big rigs have to look elsewhere.
California mayors want customers to run PG&E
by
Justin Ho
Nov 5, 2019
Several California cities are pushing for a public takeover of the investor-owned utility.
California city experiments with guaranteed income of $500 per month
by
Sammy Caiola
Nov 4, 2019
Supporters of the pilot program say it's a step toward economic equality.
Chinese restaurant owners in California fight for gas stoves
by
Josie Huang
Oct 24, 2019
As California officials look to phase out gas, some restaurant owners in San Gabriel Valley are speaking out in favor of gas cooking.
The Trump administration wants to end California's cap-and-trade program
by
Scott Tong
Oct 23, 2019
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: the Trump administration is picking a legal fight with California.
Massive power shut-off would cost businesses in California
Oct 8, 2019
As the risk of wildfire and natural disasters increase with climate change, power disruptions could become more common.
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Adventures in Housing: The small-time landlord
Sep 13, 2019
Becoming a landlord helped Beverly Wilcox retire at 54, go back to school and launch a second career.
Tenants to get more eviction protections under California measure
by
Erika Beras
Sep 13, 2019
In some cases, it would require landlords to pay up to one month’s rent for tenants to relocate.
California law puts home cooks in the gig economy
by
Larry Buhl
Aug 27, 2019
A California "microenterprise" permit allows people to sell the food they prepare at home directly to consumers.