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CA housing affordability crisis has been decades in the making - what got us here?
Housing experts say the homelessness crisis has been decades in the making.Prop 13, which limits property taxes, is one challenge in California. Then, there are competing local, state and federal laws.And it all comes at a time when wider economic forces are putting pressure on people struggling to get by.We took a deeper look into what got us here."You can think about homelessness as being a math problem, where people have an income, and there is rent. And it doesn't quite add up," said Jennifer Friedenbach, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness in San Francisco.MORE: Newsom issues executive order...
Gov. Newsom says he missed calls from Biden, Harris moments after president dropped out of election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains a strong supporter of both Pres. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.He said on his new podcast "Politickin" that he was in the gym when Biden announced he was dropping out."I get all these text messages from the White House saying, 'The president is trying to get in touch with you,' but I didn't even see them," Newsom said.MORE: Bay Area, state officials react to Pres. Biden not seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential raceNewsom posted a video snippet on X, announcing the podcast with Marshawn Lynch and his agent.The governor says he missed calls from both Biden and Harris in the moments after Biden's announcement.Lynch asked Newsom why he isn't running for president and Newsom never answered. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Big Lots to close several Northern California stores, including two on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. — Big Lots, the popular retail chain, has announced plans to close dozens of its stores in Northern California, including two in the local area. The stores in Salinas and Gilroy are among those slated for closure. The Watsonville location will remain open. The company cited the...
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