Stories Tagged as
California
Rent too high? Blame zoning.
by
Amy Scott
Jul 10, 2019
Research finds hostility to apartments contributes to affordability crisis.
California drivers to pay highest gas tax in the country
by
Ben Bradford
Jun 28, 2019
The Golden State will surpass Pennsylvania for the dubious title of "highest gas taxes."
California seniors are opting to live together as a way to cut housing costs
by
Amita Sharma
Jun 20, 2019
At the root of the trend is a need for companionship and, in an expensive state, financial support.
California seeks ways to solve student homelessness
Jun 12, 2019
Despite a deepening crisis, not everybody is on board short-term fixes involving parking lots.
The new downsizing solution for seniors? Look in the backyard
by
Matt Levin
May 29, 2019
The "accessory dwelling unit" is growing steadily in popularity, especially in expensive neighborhoods.
As farmers age, they face the challenge of finding successors to take over
by
Julia Mitric
May 21, 2019
Farmers across America are getting older and weighing the fate of their farms.
California's governor wants to pay residents a data dividend
by
Molly Wood
Feb 22, 2019
How much is your data worth, and should tech companies compensate you for it?
For public good, not for profit.
High-speed rail plans in California suffer setback
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 15, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California does not have the $100 billion to fully build out the project.
Why are auto insurance premiums growing more slowly in California than elsewhere?
Feb 12, 2019
Want to save money on your car insurance? Forget about lizards, ducks or talking boxes, according to a new study from the Consumer Federation of America, and push for better regulation. The consumer advocacy group says that’s the way rates have been brought under control in California, where premiums have grown less than a quarter as […]
Rents in many California cities keep rising, could a cap on increases help?
by
Amita Sharma
Feb 11, 2019
Californians' rejection of a rent control measure in November 2018 has prompted some politicians in Sacramento to talk about getting an anti-rent gouging cap on the books.