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- 1California Democrat courts Republican voters in liberal district race▼He's a Democrat running for a liberal California district. He wants Republicans' help
A Democratic candidate running in a heavily liberal California district is actively seeking support from Republican voters, an unusual strategy reported by CalMatters. The approach highlights how candidates in safely blue districts sometimes reach across party lines to broaden their coalitions, and it has drawn attention as an unconventional campaign tactic.
- 2Immigrants priced out of California homeownership despite affordability●Opinion | How immigrants get locked out of buying a California home — even when they can afford it
A CalMatters opinion column argues that immigrants in California are being locked out of buying homes even when they have the financial means to do so. The piece contends that barriers beyond affordability — such as documentation and lending requirements — keep otherwise qualified buyers out of the housing market. It adds to the ongoing debate over California's housing crisis and who gets access to homeownership in the state.