Shawn Hubler
Shawn Hubler is a national correspondent based in California. Before joining The Times in 2020 she spent nearly two decades covering the state for The Los Angeles Times as a roving reporter, columnist and magazine writer, and shared three Pulitzer Prizes won by the paper’s Metro staff. LatestSearch How a Paradise Became a Death Trap: An Update Many residents of Lahaina, on Maui, tried to escape — but they had nowhere to go. By Sabrina Tavernise, Lynsea Garrison, Will Reid, Sydney Harper, Michael Benoist, Liz O. Baylen, Marion Lozano and Dan Powell
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/shawn-hubler
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
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- The article portrays activists and homeless campers as obstacles to progress.
- The article underscores the mounting tensions surrounding California's acute housing shortage, particularly in college towns.
Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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Deceptions
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Recent Articles
California Governor Gavin Newsom Positions California as an 'Antidote' to Republican Policies in State of the State Address
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024California Governor Gavin Newsom used his 2024 State of the State address to criticize Republicans, promote Democratic policies as an antidote to right-wing populism, and boost President Joe Biden ahead of the presidential debate against Donald Trump. Newsom prerecorded and posted his speech on social media instead of addressing a joint session of the State Legislature. He defended California's efforts to protect women's reproductive rights, housing and homelessness initiatives, and its status as a border state under assault by Congressional Republicans. 
California and Florida Governors Push for School Smartphone Bans: A Bipartisan Effort to Address Youth Mental Health Concerns
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles Unified School District have announced plans for a statewide and district-wide ban on smartphone use during school hours, respectively. These bans follow similar restrictions in Republican-led states like Florida, as concerns over technology's impact on youth mental health grow. The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban is set to take effect in January 2025. 
California's Homelessness Crisis: A Step Towards Solutions with Proposition 1
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024California's homelessness crisis, caused by a disarray mental health system and addiction, has been growing for decades. Proposition 1 was passed to address this issue with $6.4 billion allocated for treatment and housing programs aimed at helping the homeless or those at risk of becoming so. The measure includes funding for new treatment beds, expanding existing ones, providing mental health services in schools and community centers, creating affordable housing options for people with disabilities. While Proposition 1 is a step towards addressing California's homelessness crisis, it remains to be seen how effective these programs will be over time. California Voters Approve Proposition 1 to Tackle Homelessness Crisis through Housing and Drug Treatment Programs
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024California voters have approved Proposition 1, which imposes strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs for the homeless. The initiative requires counties to allocate about two-thirds of a voter-approved tax enacted in 2004 towards mental health services, including housing and programs for homeless people with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse problems. 
California Prepares for Two Pineapple Expresses in Quick Succession: Up to 6 Inches of Rain and 3 Feet of Snow Expected
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024California is preparing for two powerful Pineapple Express storms, with the first already hitting the San Francisco Bay Area and an even stronger one expected on Sunday. Northern California can expect three to five inches of rain, while higher elevations may receive more than six inches. The Sierra Nevada mountain range will get two feet of snow but up to three feet in higher areas. 
UC Berkeley Clears People's Park For Student Housing Construction Amidst Ongoing Protests
Broke On: Thursday, 04 January 2024UC Berkeley has been trying for years to build new student housing on part of People's Park in Berkeley, Calif. The park has a storied history as a site for protests and demonstrations dating back more than 50 years. Opposition from determined groups who want to preserve the park's legacy has been mounting tensions surrounding California's acute housing shortage in college towns. On Thursday morning, UC Berkeley crews began closing off People's Park and setting up a perimeter of double-stacked shipping containers around it. Several protesters were arrested on trespassing charges during the closure process. The fight over the park has been ongoing for several months, with construction expected to start in the coming months pending resolution by the California Supreme Court of Legal Challenges. The project will provide dorm space for more than 11,000 students and permanent supportive housing for 125 people experiencing homelessness. UC Berkeley is donating a portion of land to create new supportive housing for low-income people, with two thirds kept as open space. The park has been an important gathering place for civil rights activists in the past, and many protesters are determined to preserve its legacy.