California Governor Gavin Newsom has reported a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 2025, while an opinion columnist for The Sacramento Bee has questioned the accuracy of the data and the effectiveness of the state's strategies.

A federal prosecutor says recent indictments of real estate executives who allegedly grifted taxpayer funds are just the tip of the iceberg.

The governor looked to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achievements while casting the state as a counterweight to dysfunction in Washington.

California’s new parking law is colliding head-on with life on the ground in Los Angeles, where RV encampments have already turned blocks into long-term nuisances.

Simone Tureck Lee, one of the authors of the report, said that while the data used in the report is widely considered an undercount, it remains useful for tracking trends over time. She largely attributed the decline in youth homelessness to California’s investments in specifically addressing young people’s needs.

Programs such as Jamboree Housing Corp. have leveraged Medi-Cal funding to offer access to social services that experts say help keep people off the streets.

The new law responds to a recent crackdown on homeless encampments nationwide, following a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.

It’s an odd predicament for a leading Democratic presidential contender. Gavin Newsom’s biggest strength – political spin and performance come almost second nature to him – could also be