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California Now Tied With Louisiana for Highest Poverty Rate in U.S.

09/16/2025 - 10:03 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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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.

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Thanks to High Cost of Living, California’s Poverty Rate is Highest Among 50 States

09/12/2019 - 6:17 AM By Brittany M.

California has the fifth largest economy in the world. It also has the highest poverty rate of all 50 states, second only to Washington, D.C.

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West Coast Mayors Team Up to Form Alliance Addressing Homelessness

12/15/2015 - 1:58 PM By JIngram

By our powers combined…

Obscure 90s cartoon references aside, an alliance sounds pretty cool! Let’s meet the team…

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The Kamala Harris Advantage

01/15/2015 - 12:11 PM By Anthony York

Kamala Harris enters the US Senate race with two considerable advantages. First, she’s a woman.

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Study: Lower voter turnout linked to rising poverty

01/15/2015 - 12:09 PM By Anthony York

 

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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