After four years of litigation, key limitations in the California FAIR Plan fire policy were found to be unlawful in Jay ...

Photo by Manuel Orbegozo for CalMatters A Contra Costa County tenant holds her 2023 eviction notice. California lawmakers recently sided with landlords in killing legislation that would have given ...

The proposal would have extended an eviction grace period for tenants who fall behind on their rent.

A Contra Costa County tenant holds her 2023 eviction notice. California lawmakers recently sided with landlords in killing legislation that would have given renters two full weeks to pay their ...

The failure of SB 436 is the latest example of progressive Democrats’ struggles to add protections for California’s 17 million renters. Peninsula Democrat Diane Papan did not vote.

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Attorneys Johnnie Cochran Jr. and Stuart Hanlon would spend decades working to free former Black Panther Geronimo Pratt, who was convicted in a murder case that involved hidden evidence and a ...