California’s CARE Court, intended to provide vital support for individuals with severe mental health issues, has struggled to deliver on its promise, prompting widespread frustration among families and stakeholders. The CARE Court Initiative Launched by… Disappointment Lingers as California’s Care Court Fails to Meet Expectations
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): The recent wave of foreclosures involving Steve Croman has skyrocketed to $306 million, highlighting critical implications for landlords and tenants alike. The Growing Foreclosure Tidal Wave In December 2025, a… Croman’s Foreclosure Crisis: $306 Million and the Iconic ‘nanny’ House
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): CalPERS’ ambitious $60 billion climate investment strategy is under fire for its lack of transparency and rigorous environmental standards, raising concerns among stakeholders about the integrity of its climate commitments.… CalPERS Faces Scrutiny Over $60 Billion Climate Investment Strategy
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): The Community Associations Institute (CAI) reports significant advocacy milestones in 2025, underscoring the growing influence of community associations in legislative matters. The Advocacy Landscape in 2025 As we conclude 2025,… Assessing Advocacy: Key Achievements in Community Association Advocacy for 2025
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): California’s ongoing freeway expansions significantly contribute to the state’s housing crisis, displacing vulnerable communities and exacerbating the housing shortage. The Impact of Freeway Projects on Housing California’s freeway infrastructure projects… California’s Freeway Expansion: a Catalyst for Housing Displacement
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Tricolor Holdings is set to initiate a lawsuit against its founder, accused by the bankruptcy trustee of orchestrating a substantial fraud that led to the company’s collapse. The Bankruptcy Case… Tricolor Holdings Pursues Legal Action Against Founder Amid Bankruptcy Fallout
Bottom Line Up Front: The reliance on flat-fee contracts for public defense in rural California jeopardizes the quality of legal representation, raising significant ethical and constitutional concerns for defendants and the legal system. The Current… Justice on a Budget: the Impact of Flat-Fee Public Defense in Rural California
General Motors is repositioning its strategy for autonomous driving, reallocating resources from its defunct Cruise robotaxi project to a new test fleet focused on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Background on the Shift In December 2024,… GM Shifts Gears: New Test Fleet Signals a Fresh Start in Autonomy
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): The resurgence of Manhattan’s office leasing market in 2025 signals a pivotal shift for corporate real estate strategies, underscoring the importance of high-quality spaces for tenant retention and growth. The… 2025 Sees Unprecedented Office Leasing Activity in Manhattan
More than 60,000 jobs have been lost in the auto supplier sector across North America and Europe in 2025, as companies face challenges from declining electric vehicle (EV) production, rising tariffs, and overall weakened vehicle… Massive Job Cuts Hit Auto Suppliers Amid EV Transition Struggles