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How’s the market? Accessory dwelling units gain popularity
Last year, one out of every five homes built in California was an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. Just three years ago, the rate was half that. While Ukiah’s increase hasn’t been as dramatic as the statewide surge, we have seen an uptick. Here’s why. In places like...
Unemployment Rate Nears 5% in San Diego County; California Approaches 6%
The unemployment rate in San Diego County increased to 4.9% in July, up from a revised 4.5% in May, and above the year-ago estimate of 4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Last month’s rate compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.8% for California...
Women inmates receive vital job training skills as part of California prison program
It's all about second chances for a group of 85 women who are currently incarcerated but just received job certifications in a variety of fields. Some learned how to code, while others learned about construction.The goal is to ensure these women find meaningful employment once they re-enter society.Angela Hernandez made the trip from Stockton to Chino to support her sister as she graduated with a certificate in healthcare facilities management."Today is important for her so it is important for us. So, it was a must to come and support her," Hernandez said.But this was no ordinary graduation. The dozens of...
Bill aimed to reduce overcrowding at animal shelters heads to Assembly Floor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A bill aimed at helping to reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the Golden State will advance to the Assembly Floor. Senator Scott Wilk proposed SB 1233 and hopes to expand access to low and no-cost spay and neuter services to pet owners. The bill heads to the Assembly after making […]
California pot farmers feel the heat from low pricing, wildfires
(Reuters) - Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the exodus to continue near-term in the largest pot market in the United States.
Tenants fight back: community land trusts offer rent relief
Happy Friday, Inequality Insights readers, thanks for reading. In case you missed it, California Divide’s Felicia Mello wrote earlier this month about California community land trusts. These organizations buy land and then sell or rent the buildings on it to low-income residents. According to the California Community Land Trust Network, their numbers have tripled in […]
California auto insurance set to rise by 54%, new report says
By the end of the year, the typical auto insurance policy in California will reportedly be 54% more expensive than last year.According to a new report published by insurance tracker Insurify, the cost of full coverage across the U.S. increased by 28% between June 2023 and June 2024 - but some states, including California, are seeing year-over-year rate hikes of more than 50%.Here are some key details:Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2023): $1,666Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2024): $2,417Year-over-year increase: 45%Projected annual cost of full coverage (end of 2024): $2,681The jump is due to increasing claims, storm damages, and costly repairs.To read the full report, click here.
California Legislature kills bills, lots of bills
With 830 bills in the dreaded Senate and Assembly suspense files, legislators were busy Thursday killing about a third of them, write CalMatters Capitol reporters Sameea Kamal and Jeanne Kuang. Bills that got the ax included a handful of high-profile crime measures: After the appropriations committees finished, more than 500 bills are still alive. But […]
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