Editors note: Golden State Report will be on semi-hiatus between Aug. 10 and Aug. 22, and will be posting lightly.
Why L.A.’s homelessness numbers no longer tell the full story
As tent encampments decrease, the unsheltered are getting harder to count.
Sarah B. Hunter
California killed its grizzlies. Now it wants them back
A new proposal would explore bringing the state’s iconic predator back. But California isn’t ready for 800-pound bears — yet.
Mariel Garza
Bring on the baby bust. The planet needs fewer people
Those panicking over lower birth rates assume growth is always good. But smaller population levels can improve quality of life for Californians — and everyone else.
Karin Klein
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Don’t fear the return of California’s grizzly bears
These towering, iconic predators seem like monsters, but even cows are more dangerous to humans.
Golden State staff
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How one Gen Z journalist learned to stop freaking out over AI in Hollywood
She had doubts about the use of AI in filmmaking, but talking to experts and doing some research softened her views.
Golden State staff
Another week, another impeachable offense
The administration’s admission that it used budget powers to punish California and other blue states gives Republicans no political cover. Will they act?
Golden State staff
