Business News

Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs

Ford and Stellantis are offering employee-pricing programs, while Hyundai said it would not raise prices for at least two months to ease consumer concerns.

Medicare, Medicaid agency cuts jobs from minority health office, other divisions, as RFK Jr. guts U.S. health department

CMS detailed some of the specific offices impacted by cuts under Kennedy's broader plan to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services.

Tariffs will drive up the cost of airplanes, the United States' star export

Airplanes, engines and other aerospace parts would get more expensive under the new tariffs.

Toy prices could jump 50% following Trump's tariffs on China, Vietnam

Toy prices could spike exponentially after President Donald Trump levied massive tariffs against China and Vietnam.

Family offices pause dealmaking in March on trade war fears

Ultra-rich families are reexamining their portfolio companies and worrying about the operating businesses responsible for their wealth.

Shoppers will pay more for bananas, coffee and toilet paper because of tariffs, trade group says

Grocery bills will likely rise as shoppers pay more for household staples because of the Trump administration's new tariffs.

Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs

About 900 U.S.-represented employees at supporting plants will be temporarily laid off, in addition to about 4,500 hourly workers at the Canadian plant.

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know

CNBC breaks down what investors should know about how the additional levies will impact individual vehicles and automakers.

Mortgage rates sink on tariffs, but housing costs are still near a record high

Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday, following the Trump administration's tariff announcement, but a huge share of Americans still can't afford to buy a home.

Family offices are moving money out of the U.S. on tariff, economic fears

Even before President Donald Trump's bombshell tariff announcement Wednesday afternoon, family offices are rethinking their investments in the U.S.

Southwest's bag fees and other changes could backfire, Fitch warns

The ratings agency put the airline on "negative" outlook, saying the company could become less financially conservative.

Trump's massive 46% Vietnam tariffs pummel Nike, American Eagle and Wayfair

The country became a popular alternative for furniture, apparel and toymakers trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing

Advertisers look for flexibility as they parse how Trump's new tariffs will affect their businesses

Advertisers are seeking flexible terms with media companies as uncertainty grows from President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

Trump administration puts 25% tariff on all canned beer imports, empty aluminum cans

Canned beer imports will be subject to a 25% tariff, putting pressure on Constellation Brands' bottom line.

Tequila maker says tariffs won't affect his prices. Here's why he plans to absorb costs

Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it will absorb all tariff costs.

Boeing tells Senate it's making progress on safety reforms and is in talks with DOJ over revised plea deal

Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg faces senators' questions about its recovery from a series of manufacturing and safety crises.

UFC signs wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Meta, bringing Mark Zuckerberg closer to Dana White

Meta and mixed martial arts league UFC reached a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal that will span the tech company's portfolio, UFC told CNBC.

QVC is betting on TikTok to help revive its live shopping business

QVC Group, the owner of the QVC and HSN TV networks, is teaming up with TikTok Shop for 24/7 live shopping streams in an effort to revive its business.

United Airlines adds Thailand, Vietnam and Australia flights in latest expansion

United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October and nonstop service from San Francisco to Adelaide, Australia, in December.

Manhattan's luxury real estate market sees best first quarter in six years

Manhattan apartment sales rose 29% in the first quarter, and the total value of apartment sales in the city reached $5.7 billion, up 56%.

How U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes plans to grow the sport

Women's national team coach Emma Hayes is looking to redefine soccer in the U.S.

GM's first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs

GM reported a 16.7% jump in U.S. sales compared to the first quarter of 2024, led my incremental gains in sales of new EVs and notable gains in full-size SUVs.

Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite

A drop in consumer confidence and a decline in travel spending is weighing on travel stocks.

Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 179% after massive debut

Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.

Eli Lilly sues two pharmacies making copycat Zepbound, Mounjaro

Eli Lilly is suing Strive Pharmacy and Empower Pharmacy for compounding tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro.

Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work

Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.

Conservative cable channel Newsmax spikes more than 700% in first trading day on NYSE

The conservative cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

Vaccine stocks fall after key FDA official resigns in protest of RFK Jr.

Shares of Moderna, Novavax and other biotech companies fell after FDA official Peter Marks's resignation in protest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles

Hollywood's blockbuster slate is heating up and AMC Entertainment is growing its quantity of premium screens to meet demand.

Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years

The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease. 

Public Policy Institute of California

A Closer Look at California’s Surging Electricity Rates

The rates that Californians pay for electricity have soared in recent years. We examine the cost of electricity in our state and what higher rates mean for the broader challenge of affordability in California.

Testimony: Cost Pressures and Affordability for Californians in Today’s Economy

Earlier this week Sarah Bohn, PPIC vice president and director of the PPIC Economic Policy Center, testified before the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact. She discussed the latest inflation and household earnings trends and what they mean for Californians' economic well-being.

Homelessness Hits Record High in California, Jumps Dramatically in Rest of US

The number of people experiencing homelessness in California increased slightly from 2023 to 2024, reaching an all-time high. We look at the overall state and national trends as well as how homelessness varies across California's regions.

Safety Net Programs Can Make College More Affordable for Low-Income Students

PPIC researcher Patricia Malagon discusses a new report on how financial aid, food assistance, and public health insurance can help low-income students meet the costs of attending college in California. She is joined by coauthor Paulette Cha for the audience Q&A.

Testimony: A Snapshot of Food Insecurity in California

PPIC research associate Tess Thorman testified yesterday before the Senate Human Services Committee regarding food insecurity in our state and the impact of nutrition safety net programs.

Income Inequality in California

California’s income gap remains near historic highs and is wider than in most other states. Since 1980, earnings growth among college-educated workers has widened income inequality, though taxes and safety net programs reduce this gap.

Improving Safety Net Enrollment among California College Students

While California's financial aid system covers tuition for many low-income college students, other costs—like food and housing—remain a challenge. Safety net programs help address this burden, and we talked with two experts on how to boost student enrollment in them.

Helping California Prepare for Dramatic Growth in its Older Adult Population

PPIC researchers Hans Johnson and Paulette Cha discuss a new report that examines California's older population, how it is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, and what this means for our state.

Reducing College Costs for Low-Income Students

California’s low-income college students typically qualify for the maximum need-based financial aid, but they may find it challenging to cover their remaining financial burden. This burden can be eased by two major safety net programs, CalFresh and Medi-Cal, which help low-income residents pay for groceries and access health care coverage.

Making Sense of California’s Economy

As new elected officials take office, the economy is top of mind. The job market is showing signs of strength, but Californians remain worried about high costs and the state’s economic future. In this updated explainer, we look at recent trends, long-term economic challenges, and ways to build prosperity across the state’s diverse communities.

Poverty Varies Widely across California’s Regions

In early 2023, about 5 million residents were living in poverty, according to the California Poverty Measure. We look at differences in poverty rates across counties and legislative districts.

California’s Aging Population

California is on the cusp of an unprecedented demographic shift: projections indicate a dramatic increase in the state’s older adult population by 2040. This report examines how California’s older population is expected to change, with a focus on characteristics that are most relevant to policy and program considerations.

Policy Brief: California’s Aging Population

Projections indicate that California’s older adult population will increase dramatically by 2040; this demographic shift has important implications for health care, housing, and workforce policymaking.

Six Fast Facts on Californians’ Economic Mood

How are Californians feeling about their own financial situation and the state's economic outlook? We highlight several key takeaways from a recent PPIC Statewide Survey on economic well-being in our state.

California’s Health Care Safety Net

Medi-Cal is a cornerstone of California’s health care safety net, insuring over 14 million low-income Californians, and is a key funding source for core safety net providers.

Video: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

Researchers Dean Bonner and Lauren Mora discuss PPIC's latest survey on how Californians view their own financial situation, the state’s economic outlook, and other topics. Most expect the state to have bad economic times over the next 12 months, and only one in three think the American Dream—the notion that if you work hard you’ll get ahead—still holds true.

Video: Funding Student Need

California’s public schools receive additional funding for high-need students, but recent trends and policy changes have complicated the state’s ability to target student need appropriately and equitably. PPIC researchers assess the current efficacy of California’s school funding approach and discuss options for improvement.

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

The latest PPIC survey finds that only a third of Californians believe the American Dream is still viable, overwhelming majorities favor a boost in public funding for job training and child care programs, and half of workers worry that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to fewer jobs in their industry.

Three Decades of Housing Challenges in the Golden State

As part of an ongoing series commemorating PPIC's 30th anniversary, researchers Hans Johnson and Eric McGhee examine key trends in California’s housing market and discuss what high housing costs have meant for our state.

Funding Student Need: Evaluating Measures of Need in California’s TK–12 Funding Formula

California’s TK–12 funding formula directs extra money to districts with large shares of high-need students. The formula relies on free-and-reduced-price-meal enrollment as an imperfect proxy for low-income students, but recent trends and policies—such as universal school meals—make it increasingly important to explore alternative measures of need.

California Department of Real Estate News Clips

U.S. home sales fall to historically low level: Redfin - NEIL PIERSON, HousingWire

According to the national real estate brokerage, only two months in the past decade have seen lower levels of home sales than last month. The first occurred in May 2020, when the lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person showings and sales to a halt. The second occurred in October 2023 when mortgage rates peaked at their highest point since 2000.

When Is a Tiny House Too Small to Be a Home? - RONDA KAYSEN, New York Times (Subscription)

As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes criticized by some as 'inhumane.'

Homeowner equity continues to rise despite housing-market challenges - ASHLEY FAHEY, The National Observer

U.S. homeowners with a mortgage pulled in $28,000 in equity gains on average year over year in the first quarter, the highest amount since late 2022, according to CoreLogic Inc. That average year-over-year increase of 9.6% translates to a collective gain of $1.5 trillion and means net homeowner equity totaled more than $17 trillion at the end of Q1.

What is a 'Zombie Mortgage'? - MATT YAN, New York Times (Subscription)

For most buyers, mortgages are the cornerstone of purchasing a home. Sometimes a second mortgage is necessary, too, to cover the down payment, for instance. But what happens if that second mortgage seems to have been forgiven but actually still exists? Introducing: the "zombie mortgage."

Coastal counties at greatest risk in housing market downturn - HOLDEN WALTER-WARNER, The Real Deal (Subscription)

The vulnerability of county-level housing markets varies across the country, but it's areas on both coasts that may be at the greatest risk if a downturn occurs.

Impossibly high home prices are 'feudalizing' California as unaffordable housing markets pose existential threat to middle class, study says - JASON MA, Fortune

There are unaffordable housing markets, and then there are "impossibly unaffordable" markets, four of which are in California, a recent study said. The housing crisis represents an obstacle to upward mobility, and the Golden State risks suffering from especially acute stratification, according to the annual Demographia International Housing Affordability report, which was produced by Chapman University in California and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy in Canada.

Opponents of new Sacramento housing high-rise project along the American River Parkway file lawsuit - CAROLINA ESTRADA, KCRA 3 Sacramento

Sacramento Planning and Design Commissioners voted to move forward with a housing project that would bring hundreds of apartment units along the American River Parkway in the city's River District. However, a recent lawsuit seeks to stop it from being built due to environmental concerns.

Most home listings in San Francisco have been on the market for over a month - CHRISTIAN LEONARD, San Francisco Chronicle (Subscription)

It often feels as if homes in the Bay Area get snapped up almost immediately after they go on the market. But the reality is a bit different. In May, 55% of homes for sale in the San Francisco-San Mateo county region were listed for a month or more without finding a buyer, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin.

Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs - BRAD INMAN, Inman (Subscription)

Every week, a real estate company announces a new artificial intelligence product - reminding me of the days when every business put out a press release to say it launched a website. These AI plugins promise to help agents do their jobs faster and better. But something bigger is coming.

Caltrans begins selling homes seized for never-built freeway project - TRD STAFF, The Real Deal (Subscription)

In an attempt to clear space for a planned expansion of the 710 Freeway, Caltrans seized 400 homes by eminent domain along a five-mile stretch in the 1960s, displacing hundreds of families. That project never got off the ground and was formally canceled in 2018.

Condemned Silicon Valley home sparks bidding war in red-hot real estate market - AIDIN VAZIRI, San Francisco Chronicle (Subscription)

A seven-bedroom house in Silicon Valley listed less than a month ago for just under $700,000 is in escrow after receiving multiple offers. While it may appear a potential buyer has scored the deal of the century in an area where the median home price is about $1.5 million, the property is condemned.

California Department of Real Estate Website Updates

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of February 2020

The February 2020 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (03/16/2020)

Consumer Alert-Consumer Alert- Buyer, Seller, Real Estate Agents and Escrow-holders BEWARE: Criminals are targeting your Wire and Electronic Funds Transfers!

Buyer Seller Agent and Escrow-holder BEWARE-Wire Fraud (03-2020)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of January 2020

The Januaary 2020 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (02/14/2020)

Winter 2019 Real Estate Bulletin

The Winter 2019 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (02/06/2020)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of December 2019

The December 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (01/14/2020)

DRE Notice of Real Estate Forum February 7, 2020 Anaheim

Notification that the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on February 7 in Anaheim (01/07/2020)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of November 2019

The November 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (12/16/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of October 2019

The October 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (11/14/2019)

Fall 2019 Real Estate Bulletin

The Fall 2019 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (10/29/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of September 2019

The September 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (10/14/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of August 2019

The August 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (09/16/2019)

Licensee Advisory - Implementation of Section 106, Eliminating Barriers to Jobs for Loan Originators, of S.2155

Advisory - Implementation of Section 106, Eliminating Barriers to Jobs for Loan Originators, of S.2155 (9/3/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of July 2019

The July 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (08/14/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of June 2019

The June 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (07/15/2019)

Summer 2019 Real Estate Bulletin

The Summer 2019 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (07/05/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of May 2019

The May 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (06/14/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of April 2019

The April 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (05/15/2019)

DRE Notice of Real Estate Forum May 3,2019 Sacramento

Notification that the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on May 3 (04/18/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of March 2019

The March 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (04/15/2019)

Spring 2019 Real Estate Bulletin

The Spring 2019 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (04/04/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of February 2019

The February 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (03/14/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of January 2019

The January 2019 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (02/15/2019)

Winter 2018 Real Estate Bulletin

The Winter 2018 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (01/24/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of December 2018

The December 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (01/14/2019)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of November 2018

The November 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (12/14/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of October 2018

The October 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (11/14/2018)

Fall 2018 Real Estate Bulletin

The Fall 2018 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (10/15/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of September 2018

The September 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (10/15/2018)

Consumer Alert-Consumer Alert- Buyer, Seller, Real Estate Agents and Escrow-holders BEWARE: Criminals are targeting your Wire and Electronic Funds Transfers!

Buyer Seller Agent and Escrow-holder BEWARE-Wire Fraud (10-2018)

DRE Notice of Real Estate Forum October 12,2018 Long Beach

Notification that the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on October 12 (09/24/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of August 2018

The August 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (9/14/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of July 2018

The July 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (8/14/2018)

DRE Warns Against Rental Price Gouging of Wildfire Victims (8/7/2018)

DRE Warns Against Rental Price Gouging of Wildfire Victims

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of June 2018

The June 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (7/16/2018)

California Bureau of Real Estate Becomes the California Department of Real Estate July 1

California Bureau of Real Estate Becomes the California Department of Real Estate July 1 (7/2/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of May 2018

The May 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (6/14/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of April 2018

The April 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (5/14/2018)

Some Ideas to Help Close the Knowledge and Skill "Competency Gap"

Re-Examining (via Social Media) Some Ideas to Help Close the Knowledge and Skill "Competency Gap" Among California Real Estate Licensees is now available(4/23/2018)

The Real Estate Brokerage as Fiduciary

The Real Estate Brokerage as Fiduciary: A Summary Review of What it Means and Why it Matters is now available(4/23/2018)

Spring 2018 Real Estate Bulletin

The Spring 2018 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (4/17/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of March 2018

The March 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (4/16/2018)

CalBRE Notice of Real Estate Forum May 4,2018 Sacramento

Notification that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on May 4 (04/13/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of February 2018

The February 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (3/14/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of January 2018

The January 2018 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (2/14/2018)

Winter 2017 Real Estate Bulletin

The Winter 2017 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (2/6/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of December 2017

The December 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (1/16/2018)

Licensee Advisory- Updated Guidelines for Unlicensed Assistants

Updated Guidelines fur Unlicensed Assistants (1/8/2018)

CalBRE Notice of Real Estate Forum January 18,2018 Monterey

Notification that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on January 18 (01/3/2018)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of November 2017

The November 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (12/14/2017)

Advisory- Implementation of Petition Process for Removal of Discipline Delayed

Implementation of Petition Process for Removal of Discipline Delayed (11/28/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of October 2017

The Octobber 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (11/14/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of September 2017

The September 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (10/16/2017)

Fall 2017 Real Estate Bulletin

The Fall 2017 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (9/27/2017)

Licensee Advisory- Assembly Bill 2330, effective January 1, 2018, pertaining to Broker Associates.

Assembly Bill 2330, effective January 1, 2018, pertaining to Broker Associates. (09/20/2017)

CalBRE Notice of Real Estate Forum October 13,2017 Sacramento

Notification that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on October 13 (09/19/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of August 2017

The August 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (09/14/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of July 2017

The July 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (08/14/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of June 2017

The June 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (07/17/2017)

Consumer Alert- Warning regarding timeshare exit/release companies

Questionable Timeshare 'Exit' Companies Profit Off Desperation (07/10/2017)

Consumer Alert - Don't get burned by rental listing scammers

The real estate market in California is hot and some people searching for apartments and home rentals are getting burned by purchasing useless rental listings. (07/5/2017)

Summer 2017 Real Estate Bulletin

The Summer 2017 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (6/23/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of May 2017

The May 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (06/14/2017)

CalBRE Notice of Real Estate Forum May 5,2017 Sacramento

Notification that the Commissioner of the Bureau of Real Estate is conducting a Forum on May 5 (04/20/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of March 2017

The March 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (04/14/2017)

Spring 2017 Real Estate Bulletin

The Spring 2017 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (3/14/2017)

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of February 2017

The February 2017 Disciplinary Actions report is now available. (03/14/2017)

Consumer Alert - Research Potential Escrow Agents

Consumer Alert to Real Property Owners, Potential Buyers, and those Contemplating a Home Loan Refinance in California (03/10/2017)

Licensee Alert - Supplemental Disciplinary Advisory to Real Estate Salespersons Who Mislead Consumers into Falsely Believing that They are Brokers

Supplemental Disciplinary Advisory to Real Estate Salespersons Who Mislead Consumers into Falsely Believing that They are Brokers (03/10/2017)

Licensee Advisory - to Real Estate Brokers Conducting Controlled Escrows

Special Advisory to Real Estate Brokers Conducting 'Controlled' Escrows (03/08/2017)

Bureau of Real Estate January 2017 Indian Wells Forum Presentation

Bureau of Real Estate January 2017 Indian Wells Forum Presentation is now available. (03/08/2017)

Legislative Analyst's Office: Recent Human Services Publications

The 2025-26 Budget: The California State Payroll System IT Project

This post provides issues for legislative consideration, as well as questions for the Legislature to ask, ahead of an expected May Revision budget proposal to…

The 2025-26 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

This post provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed 2025-26 budget for In-Home Supportive Services, provides updates on some of the most recent prior-year policy…

The 2025-26 Budget: CWS-CARES

This post provides our analysis of the administration’s 2025-26 proposal for the Child Welfare Services-California Automated Response and Engagement System information technology project. In the…

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot

In this post, we provide background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program, information on the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…

The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs

In this post, we provide some basic background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program followed by an overview and assessment…

The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

In this post, we provide background on the state’s major food assistance programs, CalFresh and the California Food Assistance Program; provide updates on caseload trends…