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"A report by Strategic Actions for a Just Economy covers data on eviction case outcomes in the state dating back to 2010. Its author, Kyle Nelson, said that while evictions are believed to drive homelessness in California, lawmakers are trying to prevent it without complete data. "This invites two questions: why are lawmakers crafting eviction prevention policies without fully understanding eviction data? And how do they know if these policy interventions are working?""

"Now, advocates are drumming up support for a bill that would more closely monitor eviction data. SB 1160 would require local courts to provide California's Judicial Council with information on eviction filings, aggregated by zip code, and require the Council to make that data public. State Senator Maria Elena Durazo supports the legislation. "Essentially we're navigating homelessness prevention without a map. So this bill shines light on the eviction process by using eviction data from the courts," Durazo said."

"In the last ten years, at least 180 people have died from fires in California, including the Camp and Palisades fires that wiped out parts of Butte and Los Angeles counties. So, Juarez said, if fires at that scale continue, more people might be pulled into investigating wildfire deaths - and she wants them to have a chance to learn before the next big wildfire occurs."

At least 180 people have died from fires in California over the last decade, including major wildfires that destroyed parts of Butte and Los Angeles counties. More people may be needed to investigate wildfire deaths, with training opportunities before the next large wildfire. Advocates criticize California’s eviction tracking, saying evictions have not been accurately counted for decades. A report covering eviction case outcomes since 2010 argues lawmakers are trying to prevent homelessness without complete eviction data. The proposed SB 1160 would require local courts to provide eviction filing information to the Judicial Council, aggregated by zip code, and make the data public. Supporters say the bill provides a needed map for homelessness prevention.

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