Others bow out, Raman jumps in. Allies are now foes in the L.A. mayor’s race
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass was having a really bad week. But then it turned into a pretty good…
L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath won’t run for L.A. mayor, ending weeks of speculation
Lindsey Horvath will not run for Los Angeles mayor, becoming the latest political heavyweight to decide against a…
Matt Mahan, mayor of San José, enters race for California governor
San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor Thursday, pitching himself as a pragmatic…
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring for people experiencing…
A grief-filled woman spent months sleeping in the cemetery where her husband is buried. Then “an angel” came to her rescue.
Syracuse, New York — Police officers in Syracuse, New York, were surprised in December to find a 55-year-old…
Gov. Gavin Newsom touts California progress in State of the State
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly…
Gavin Newsom’s final year: Legacy on the line
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after addressing attendees at his inauguration for a…
New law protects outreach workers helping homeless Californians
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Physician assistant Brett Feldman checks Carla Bolen’s blood pressure at her encampment on the…
Cork singer brings protest on housing crisis home to Government
Cork musician Martin Leahy, who has been singing his own song about homelessness for 187 weeks outside Leinster…
New hub to help homeless opens in Cork city
A new community hub aimed at supporting the homeless and vulnerable people of Cork has opened on Kyrl’s…
Ireland’s true housing disaster emerges
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Capuchin Day Centre says demand for Christmas supermarket vouchers ‘significantly higher’ this year
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