The construction industry in California wants to hire more women to meet a shortage of skilled workers. But access to child care is keeping many of these women from joining the trades.

Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED

The state is suing the city of Elk Grove for allegedly using discriminatory housing practices to deny a proposed affordable housing project.

Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED

Did you know when California communities plan new housing, they don’t have to take the size of their unhoused populations into consideration? A new bill advancing through the state Legislature could change that.

Reporter: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters

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