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Did Newsom’s $3.8 billion hotels-to-housing program pay off? CalMatters got records to find out
As COVID-19 tore through California, Jennifer Hark Dietz had a decision to make. The state…

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm…

Havana boasts its first two modular homes as Cuba’s capital disintegrates
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has unveiled Havana’s first two modular homes using repurposed shipping containers,…

Faith in Housing bill crosses finish line, clears path for church-based affordable housing
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement is celebrating after the Faith in Housing bill, supporting…
Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050
Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 additional housing units by 2050 to meet future demand driven…

‘Vendetta’: Hawaii Governor Blasts Auditor Report On Key Homeless Program
Gov. Josh Green blasted Hawaiʻi State Auditor Les Kondo’s preliminary report on his signature tiny…

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an…

How you store produce can make it last longer
A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits…

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia’s wildfires
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Some of the destructive wildfires tearing through Georgia this week are…

Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.
In 2022, the Maine Legislature took a rare step and required municipalities to adjust local…

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Huge plumes of smoke blanketed swaths of the Southeast on Wednesday…

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes
Large chunks of ice rammed into homes along Michigan’s Black Lake in the northeastern Lower…

Auditor Issues Urgent Warning About Key Hawaiʻi Homeless Program
An audit underway of the state’s tiny home initiative for the homeless, mandated by lawmakers…

Montana mobile home park unions push ahead on lease negotiations
On what was the coldest day of April so far, residents of two Missoula-area mobile…

Spain approves a plan to ease its housing crisis
MADRD (AP) — Spain’s government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country’s…

