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San Francisco’s median home-sale price dropped to a low of $625,000 in the aftermath of the Great Recession; since then, it has risen over $1 million to more than $1.7 million. The tech industry and recent AI boom have helped propel home prices, enriching homeowners while making America’s most expensive housing market even less affordable…

A program that promised schools upgraded AC systems was cut short in 2024, leaving hundreds of districts with broken systems and no money to fix them.

MacArthur Park, once a symbol of Los Angeles, is plagued by drugs. The city is reviving it, but Wilshire Boulevard slashes the park in half.

Though it’s emblazoned on our state flag, the last California grizzly bear died more than a century ago. Now, a group of Democratic lawmakers wants to consider bringing back the species in the state — despite misgivings from communities that would be the most vulnerable to bear attacks if they return. As CalMatters’ Ryan Sabalow…

Democrats are advancing a bill over objections from rural residents, ranchers and Republicans that would study whether California should bring back grizzly bears.

Every year, millions of Americans search for a home — weighing price, location, and what they can afford. With 23.1% of U.S. homes — representing $11.2 trillion in value — exposed to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk from wind, flood, and wildfire, understanding the financial impact on that decision has…

The Cal State chancellor has announced a new consultant role for the outgoing president of Cal State San Bernardino, Tomás Morales, who stepped down after he was sued for discrimination and harassment. Cal State settled his case as part of a $12 million settlement. For the next year, he will consult on international education programs,…

El rector de Cal State ha anunciado un nuevo puesto de consultor para el presidente saliente de Cal State San Bernardino, Tomás Morales, quien renunció tras ser demandado por discriminación y acoso. Cal State llegó a un acuerdo extrajudicial por 12 millones de dólares. Durante el próximo año, Morales asesorará sobre programas de educación internacional,…

La administración Trump intenta mantener la capacidad de detención de inmigrantes en California a pesar de la oposición de los líderes demócratas del estado.