Hate Crimes Up 20% in California
California experienced another surge in hate crimes last year, a new report from the California Department of Justice shows. There were 2,120 such crimes in 2022.
San Diego Officials Push for State and Federal Emergency Declarations Over Toxic Sewage
July 4th marked the 569th consecutive day of beach closures in San Diego County.
Two RivCo Council Members Arrested Over the Weekend
Two elected officials from Riverside County were arrested over the weekend heading into July 4th.
L.A. Sees Increase in Homelessness
Homelessness in the City of Los Angeles County rose 10% in January, according to the annual point-in-time survey.
This California City Now Has the Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage
West Hollywood’s new minimum wage kicked in July 1, and it’s the highest of any city in the nation.
Four in Ten Californians Are Thinking About Leaving the State
A new poll has underscored deep economic anxieties among California residents.
Report Says Santa Cruz-Watsonville is Now the Most Expensive Area for Renters
The necessary “housing wage” for a two-bedroom rental in Santa Cruz is $63.33.
Is Surf City Fiddling While Rome Burns?
City leaders have been tackling pride flags and racy books while fiscal problems metastasize.
Oakland Mayor Slams MLB Commissioner’s Comments on A’s
It’s almost official. With a major legislative hurdle cleared in Nevada last week, the Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas.