California, despite wealth, still tops nation’s poverty ranking

Although California ranks eighth among global economies, the state also holds the dubious distinction of having the highest poverty rate in the United States. Analysts say the exorbitant housing costs and shortages are the cause. Others observe that recent wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes are contributing to the problem.

New program could provide relief for California mobile home owners

Nearly 21,000 families around Sacramento—and about a half-million across California—live in mobile homes, which are often the only affordable option for lower income families in one of the country’s most expensive housing states.Now, housing advocates and state officials are encouraging lawmakers to lower taxes and fees for these mobile homeowners

Growing up in rural America may help future earning power

Children growing up in most rural American communities, and especially those from poor families, often succeed well in the labor market, according to a Stanford University study.

California’s housing crisis grinds on amid political inaction

California is building barely enough new housing amid population growth, although state lawmakers have several options to address the crisis during this legislative session.

It was a day of firsts in Williams, California

On June 26, the first group of 10 homeowners participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Mutual Self-Help Home Program helped raise the first wall of the first self-help home in Williams, California.