Madeline Shannon • The Center Square, Author at Times of San Diego

An open stainless steel refrigerator with some fruit cups and other small containers on the top shelf and a half-gallon of almond milk and an open tv dinner on the second shelf.

Officials make workforce training part of CalFresh eligibility

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Nov. 13, 2026, 4:28 p.m.Nov. 13, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

Programs can include adult education, apprenticeships and career and technical education programs, officials said.

Hasta 47,000 personas podrían perder los beneficios de CalFresh

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 25, 2026, 7:17 p.m.Oct. 25, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

An open stainless steel refrigerator with some fruit cups and other small containers on the top shelf and a half-gallon of almond milk and an open tv dinner on the second shelf.

As many as 47,000 people could be kicked off CalFresh

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 25, 2026, 7:18 p.m.

Reactivan programa de frutas y verduras para beneficiarios de CalFresh tras nueva inyección de fondos

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 21, 2026, 12:44 p.m.Oct. 21, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

Table with bags of grains and oat containers, with a person in a yellow safety vest and green gloves standing behind.

Taxpayer-funded $3.2 billion fruit, vegetable program restarts

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.Oct. 21, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

The state capitol building -- A grand white building with a large dome and columns, framed by tall green trees against a clear blue sky.

Taxpayer-paid workers vote to go on strike across California

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Oct. 13, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Housing construction

Affordable housing law expected to prevent foreclosures

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Oct. 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m.Oct. 8, 2026, 2:36 p.m.

Millones de dólares respaldan ayuda financiada por contribuyentes para las familias con hambre en California

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Sept. 28, 2026, 11:47 a.m.Sept. 28, 2026, 11:47 a.m.

Brown paper bags labeled "WIC Food Distribution Center" in a shopping cart.

Millions go to taxpayer-funded aid for state’s hungry families

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square Sept. 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 28, 2026, 11:49 a.m.

The California State Capitol building with a central dome and Corinthian columns under a clear blue sky.

Amid rising fears of rolling back voter rights, Black lawmakers announce new Voting Rights Act for California

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 14, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

75th Assembly District

GOP lawmakers talk about voter ID initiative; Dems stay mum

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 9, 2026, 4:55 p.m.

Front view of a neoclassical building with a large dome, six tall columns, and ornamental wreaths, flanked by green trees under an overcast sky.

High-speed rail bill passes Assembly, heads to Senate

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.May 8, 2026, 1:43 p.m.

A crowd of adults and children take part in a march for immigrant families, holding signs.

Bill would target employers who threaten immigrant workers

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.April 29, 2026, 3:04 p.m.

Majestic white-domed capitol building with tall columns, surrounded by lush trees under a clear blue sky, evokes a sense of grandeur and authority.

Agencies discuss what to cut as state deals with $35 billion deficit

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square May 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m.April 29, 2026, 8:18 a.m.