This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Sociologist Robert Merton coined the term “unintended consequences” in a 1936 essay, exploring how people take actions ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Roberta Titus sits outside a juice shop on Front Street in Santa Cruz on Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Manuel Orbegozo for ...