Lack of affordable housing opportunities has categorized California as one of the most expensive places to call home in the nation. Approximately 70 percent of the people that call the Golden State their home spend more than 30 percent of their annual . . .

Proponents of sustainable development argue green buildings provide operational cost savings, resource conservation and recycling, and increased indoor air quality. Industry skeptics argue benefits associated with green buildings don’t outweigh the ad . . .

The number of people representing themselves in California’s appellate courts is significant and it is increasing. These litigants face many challenges, as it is especially difficult for a layperson to effectively present or fight against an appeal. A . . .

The use of emergency departments for non-urgent care is increasing; creating greater stress for California’s already crowed emergency departments. This thesis analyzes the relationship between an individual’s demographic, socioeconomic, and health car . . .

The nation and the state of California are facing a growing crisis: they must address the growing deterioration of existing infrastructure and related services, while providing increased services and infrastructure improvements to a constantly expandi . . .

Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in California, making up 37% of the state's population, but they trail other ethnicities in academic achievement. Using data from the Department of Education and local law enforcement agencies, I build regress . . .

Prior to the housing market and economic crash beginning in 2007, the State of California had historically experienced higher housing costs than a majority of other states in the nation, with many of the major metropolitan areas topping the list of mo . . .

At California community colleges, books can cost more than tuition. At less than $80 a class, California charges the lowest community college tuition in the country, a testament to the state’s commitment to providing its residents with an affordable c . . .

Local governments in California currently lack the funds to maintain their local roads and transit system. Under the reasonable assumption that further state or federal aid to do this is not likely, local officials must plan for how to raise the neede . . .

Many organizations and public agencies in California invest in efforts to reduce youth smoking. Collaborations across these organizations do exist, however, there is no formal partnership that involves all relevant and powerful stakeholders, including . . .