UC System Plans Tuition Hike for International Students Amid $500M Budget Crisis
The University of California faces a $500 million budget shortfall, prompting plans to increase nonresident tuition by $3,402. While managing ambitious construction projects, including $30 billion in infrastructure improvements by 2030, UC maintains its rates remain competitive with peer institutions.
Inland Empire's Affordable Housing Boom: A Double-Edged Sword for California
As Californians flock to the Inland Empire for affordable housing, the region faces unexpected challenges. Rapid population growth strains infrastructure, worsens traffic, and raises environmental concerns, highlighting the complexities of addressing the state's housing crisis.
California's Housing Crisis: One-Fifth of Households Spend Half Their Income on Housing
Recent data reveals that 2.7 million California households are spending at least 50% of their income on housing, highlighting a severe affordability crisis. Economists predict a gradual economic slowdown, with recession concerns pushed to late 2025.