California faces significant challenges when it comes to housing costs Housing Costs and Homelessness in California
California faces significant challenges when it comes to housing costs and homelessness. Home values and rents in the state are among the most expensive in the nation, leading to a high rate of homelessness. Californians are increasingly concerned about these issues, with more than a third saying they have considered leaving the state due to housing costs

High Housing Costs and Rent Increases
The housing crisis in California is not limited to specific regions but is a statewide challenge. While cities like San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles have some of the toughest rental markets in the country, other cities like Sacramento and Fresno have also experienced significant rent increases

Many low-income families in the Central Valley spend more than 30% of their income on rent, leading to financial strain . Additionally, California ranks worst in the nation in terms of renter overcrowding

Impact on Homelessness
The lack of access to affordable housing has a direct impact on homelessness in California. The state has a shortage of nearly 1 million units affordable to extremely low-income renters alone

As a result, 1.6 million renter households spend more than half of their income on housing. Homelessness is a complex issue, but the high housing costs and lack of affordable options contribute significantly to the problem

Other Factors Contributing to Homelessness
While expensive housing is a major factor, other issues also contribute to homelessness in California. These include income inequality, poverty rates, racial discrimination in rental housing, and over representation in the criminal justice and child welfare systems

Eviction protections and emergency rental assistance have been implemented to address the issue, but challenges remain.

Conclusion
The high housing costs and rents in California, coupled with a shortage of affordable housing, contribute to the state's homelessness crisis.

The impact is felt statewide, with many low-income families struggling to afford housing and experiencing overcrowding. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach that includes increasing the supply of affordable housing, addressing income inequality, and providing support services to those experiencing homelessness.

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A California lawmaker introduced a bill banning additives used in Skittles, jelly beans, Campbell's soup, some bread brands, and more, Cnet and other outlets reported.

"Californians shouldn’t have to worry that the food they buy in their neighborhood grocery store might be full of dangerous additives or toxic chemicals," said California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) in a press release.

Gabriel is the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection.

"This bill will correct for a concerning lack of federal oversight and help protect our kids, public health, and the safety of our food supply," the lawmaker also said of Assembly Bill 418.

If enacted, beloved candies, soups, and breads would become illegal to manufacture or sell in the state. Foods on the chopping block include Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, jelly beans, Trident sugar-free gum, Pez, Hostess desserts, Campbell's soup, Old El Paso queso sauce, certain brands of bread, and more.

The bill would be the first in the United States to ban the use of the named additives in processed foods. Gabriel notes that processed foods and candies containing the substances are "marketed to children, low-income consumers, and communities of color."

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