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California Now Tied With Louisiana for Highest Poverty Rate in U.S.
An astounding seven million Californians — or 17.7% of the state’s population — lived in poverty last year, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Santa Monica Declares Fiscal Distress
The Santa Monica City Council declared a state of fiscal distress Tuesday night amid mounting financial pressures. The resolution is designed to help the city secure federal and state funds.
California Consulting Publishes Muni Grants for Sept 2025
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Santa Ana Quietly Rejected $6.7 Million for Child Care and Youth Programs — Why?
Seven child care facilities serving over 500 students, full-day summer camp programming, and state-required facility upgrades.
Systemic Animal Welfare Failures Are Plaguing California. How Can Jurisdictions Do Better?
The Sacramento City Council is finally reviewing a blistering audit of the Front Street Animal Shelter which was released at the start of the year, the Davis Vanguard reports.