Trump takes step to overhaul Delta water deliveries to farms, cities
Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
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Small California Schools Brace for Layoffs as Congress Slashes Funding for Rural Education
Federal funding for rural schools goes to 39 California counties. School districts in those communities, including those in Shasta County, consider the money a lifeline.
Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
Fact check: Why is Trump blaming the LA fires on Newsom’s water policies?
President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.
New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country?
Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.
How far Northern California counties are creating more jobs for young people
California’s northernmost seven counties have made a concerted effort to combat poverty and outmigration in their communities.
Supreme Court will hear case about homeless encampments, with huge implications for California
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that has implications for how much power California officials have over homeless camps.
Supreme Court Case About Impact Fees Could Have Huge Consequences For Housing In California
The plaintiff in the case wants to put new guardrails on impact fees. But that would come at a sharp cost: Local governments, restricted by California law from raising property taxes and borrowing funds, disproportionately rely on impact fees to pay for infrastructure like roads and sewer lines.
California Can Take Kids From Abused Moms. Why the Separation Can Harm Both
California’s ‘failure to protect’ law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma.
Small California Schools Brace for Layoffs as Congress Slashes Funding for Rural Education
Federal funding for rural schools goes to 39 California counties. School districts in those communities, including those in Shasta County, consider the money a lifeline.
Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
Fact check: Why is Trump blaming the LA fires on Newsom’s water policies?
President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.
New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country?
Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide.
How far Northern California counties are creating more jobs for young people
California’s northernmost seven counties have made a concerted effort to combat poverty and outmigration in their communities.
Supreme Court will hear case about homeless encampments, with huge implications for California
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that has implications for how much power California officials have over homeless camps.
Supreme Court Case About Impact Fees Could Have Huge Consequences For Housing In California
The plaintiff in the case wants to put new guardrails on impact fees. But that would come at a sharp cost: Local governments, restricted by California law from raising property taxes and borrowing funds, disproportionately rely on impact fees to pay for infrastructure like roads and sewer lines.
California Can Take Kids From Abused Moms. Why the Separation Can Harm Both
California’s ‘failure to protect’ law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma.