California’s Mounting Crisis Indicators

California has the highest homeless population in the U.S., despite spending

nearly $22 billion over six years to address the crisis The state's violent crime rate is 24%

higher than the national average. Property crimes, including vehicle break-ins and retail

theft, are also rampant, costing businesses $7 billion annually Only 17 countries

have more debt that California’s $500+ billion. California has the highest gas prices,

highest home prices, second highest rent prices, and third highest cost of living in

the nation. In California, Black people are incarcerated at a rate that is 9.5

times higher than the rate for white people. Significantly worse than the national