The State of California

  Cost of Living Concerns from US Census Bureau HPS The Perceived State of Inflation in California: 1.        Persistent concerns: Despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to combat inflation, about half of Californians still experience significant stress related to price increases. 51% of Californians surveyed found recent price increases "very stressful" or "somewhat stressful." 2.        Overall price increase: Since 2020, prices in California have grown about 20% overall, according to an analysis by the California Legislative Analyst's Office. 3.        Disparate impact: The effects of inflation are not uniform across demographics: a.        Lower-income households are more affected: 72% of Californians in households making $50,000 or less annually report significant inflation stress. b.        Age differences: 57% of 18-39 year-olds report inflation concerns, compared to 42% of those 65 and older. c.        Education gap: 56% of Californians

  Summary of Fox5 California Homeless Discussion The Fox5 interview report presents mixed reactions from homelessness experts to Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order on clearing encampments: 1. Dr. Margot Kushel (Professor at UCSF):    - Expressed concerns about the harm caused by displacement or "sweeps"    - Noted that sweeps can disconnect people from service providers and their belongings    - Emphasized that without offering real alternatives, people will simply move elsewhere    - Stressed that the root cause of homelessness is lack of affordable housing 2. Jeff Levine (Executive Director of Long Beach Rescue Mission ):    - Viewed the order more positively, seeing value in accountability    - Believes that some enforcement is necessary for public health and community standards    - Advocated for a balanced approach of compassion and accountability    - Emphasized that affordable housing alone is not a "silver bullet" solution 3. Other reactions:   

Fresno CA unveils new motel converted to homeless shelter | Fresno Bee Governor Newsom signs new bills to boost housing supply, provide shelter beds Iman Palm fox5sandiego.com Gov Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two new bills that aim to boost housing supply and further address the state’s homelessness crisis. One of the bills, Assembly Bill 2835 , will make it easier for homeless individuals to stay at privately owned motels and hotels for longer than 30 days. Local governments, including Los Angeles, have often used this strategy to get people off the street. The other bill, Assembly Bill 3057 , focuses on junior ADUs—units created within single-family homes up to 500 feet in size. Under the new law, junior ADUs will be exempt from requirements mandated under the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. In the past, following these requirements could a