Capping a decadeslong battle, the state’s highest court is allowing UC Berkeley to construct a student dormitory and supportive housing facility on the historic People’s Park.

Officials say they are committed to rebuilding an affordable apartment structure that was burned down to its foundation during construction, but the timeline is unclear.

With unsheltered homelessness in California reaching epidemic proportions, lawmakers are considering legislation that would make it easier to build tiny home villages by clearing some of the red tape that slows new projects.

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces criticism for proposing to cut a Medicaid benefit that provides in-home caregivers for some disabled immigrants. Advocates feel betrayed, but Newsom argues the budget requires difficult decisions.

The result, according to the audit of the state Labor Commissioner’s Office, is a backlog of 47,000 claims that take six times longer to resolve than the four months set in state law.

Over 42,000 fewer students in California applied for federal student aid in 2024 compared to last year. What happened?