California communities are witnessing a rush on evictions and rent raises ahead of statewide protections that go into effect Jan. 1.
691,145 people left the state last year. Most of them (86,164) went to Texas, then Arizona (68,516). 55,467 went to Washington, 50,707 to Nevada, and another 43,058 to Oregon.
County supervisors approved a $625,000 grant last week to spur development of so-called “granny flats” in San Diego.
San Francisco's former top prosecutor throws his hat into the ring.
“This report is tragic, and reflects a true state of emergency on the streets of our community," Supervision Mark Ridley-Thomas said of the new Health Department statistics. "It is unconscionable and inhumane for society to continue to turn a blind eye to this plight."
The good news is that PG&E has reduced the number of counties that will be affected by public safety power shutoffs. The company says power outages will cease for Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties.
State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the county has seen a 12% increase in non-renewals of fire insurance policies.
by Robb Korinke
California’s attorney general and three Bay Area counties have filed suit against the Neptune Society, a popular cremation service provider, alleging it defrauded its customers.
When Prop 64 was pitched to voters, leaders promised small farmers would be taken care of. Instead, two years after commercial cannabis was legalized, Big Marijuana is king.
Los Angeles County voters may be asked to pay an additional 6 cents per square foot of property to help bolster firefighting efforts in Southern California.