Yolo County Nonprofits Offer Free ‘Pizza and Movie Night’ to Boost Voter Turnout
Three Yolo County nonprofits are hosting a free "Pizza and a Movie Night" on February 17th to encourage civic engagement and voter participation ahead of upcoming... Read more.
Funding Cuts Threaten California’s Homelessness Initiatives
California's spending on homelessness has decreased significantly in recent years, despite evidence that prior investments helped reduce unsheltered homelessness... Read more.
California Bill Aims to Streamline Food Assistance for College Students
California Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby has introduced the CalFresh for Students Act, which aims to streamline access to CalFresh benefits for college... Read more.
Jury Acquits San Francisco Man in Self-Defense Shooting
Irie Benson was acquitted of attempted murder after a San Francisco jury found that he fired a gun in self-defense to protect himself and his elderly uncle from... Read more.
The Passing of John Lofland
John Franklin Lofland, a complex and brilliant sociologist-historian, died in Davis, California, leaving behind a legacy of scholarly work, community involvement,... Read more.
A Warning Ignored: How a 2016 Housing Forecast Came to Haunt the Present Crisis
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell warned in 2016 that the imbalance between demand for low- and middle-income housing and the overwhelming share of new luxury... Read more.
Davis Implements Strict Enforcement Measures for Picnic Day 2026
The City of Davis is increasing public safety, enforcement and coordination efforts for Picnic Day 2026, including doubling police staffing, implementing traffic... Read more.
‘Stronger Muni for All’ Campaign Seeks to Stabilize San Francisco’s Transit System
Proponents of the Stronger Muni for All campaign have filed notice to begin collecting signatures for a ballot measure in 2026 to prevent major transit service cuts... Read more.
Los Angeles’ Housing Crisis: A Problem of Political Choices, Not Capacity
Los Angeles' housing crisis is caused by decades of political hesitation, resulting in a shortage of housing despite near-universal agreement that more homes are... Read more.
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten California’s Progress on Homelessness
City leaders, county officials, housing providers and homelessness advocates are urging state leaders to restore the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention... Read more.