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California's Homeless Folly
An auditor finds the state’s 30 programs spent $24 billion but failed to reduce homelessness.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Family of Nigerian businessman killed in California helicopter crash sues charter company
The family of a Nigerian business leader who died in a Southern California helicopter crash that killed five others filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming the flight should have been grounded because of treacherous weatherABC News - Sports - California -
Where home-insurance costs are rising the fastest in the U.S. — it’s not California or Florida
Homeowners across the nation are grappling with the rising cost of home insurance. But the sharpest hikes aren’t being felt in the most disaster-prone markets, according to a new report.MarketWatch - Business - California -
California judge dismisses one of ‘Are We Dating the Same Guy?’ lawsuits
A California judge dismissed a case brought forth by a man who is suing dozens of women for sharing stories about him in multiple private Facebook groups.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Residents in wealthy California town block access to public hot springs with boulders
County officials alert Montecito homeowners that they face prosecution, including daily fines of $850 if stones are not removed. Montecito, California, is known for being home to Oprah, a former royal family, and a stunning stretch of coastline. ...The Guardian - World - California -
Trial on tap for California man in stabbing death being called a hate crime
Samuel Woodward is accused of stabbing Blaze Bernstein to death six years ago. Prosecutors say Woodward's cellphone had lots of anti-gay, antisemitic and hate group materials.CBS News - Top stories - California -
The 'Coincidental' Flight From Gavin Newsom's California
L.A. Times columnist tries to explain the Golden State’s declining population.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Amazon MGM Studios series 'Fallout' to relocate to California from New York for tax credit
Amazon MGM series 'Fallout,' after getting a tax credit, is moving to California to shoot its second season in a coup for the state's film industry.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
California authorities issue 'endangered' advisory after mother, 2 boys vanish
The California Highway Patrol on Saturday issued an "Endangered Missing Advisory" for two young boys believed to have been taken by their mother.NBC News - Top stories - California -
California doctor works to help youngest victims of Israel-Hamas war
Dr. Mohammad Subeh is an emergency physician who took his training to Gaza once he saw the devastation unfolding amid the Israel-Hamas war. Subeh, a Palestinian refugee born in Kuwait and raised in the U.S., kept a video diary documenting his ...CBS News - World - California -
California fast-food workers’ minimum wage win stirs up old economic debate
Business groups claim hard-fought $20 hourly wage victory will cause reduced hours, layoffs and price hikes – critics say otherwise. As fast-food workers celebrated a pivotal wage increase to $20 an hour in California last week, an old economic ...The Guardian - World - California -
A coalition of California companies is going to war with Gov. Newsom and his Democratic allies over tax increases in the state.
A coalition of California companies is going to war with Gov. Newsom and his Democratic allies over tax increases in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
California mass shooting survivor sues farm owner for negligence in attack
Pedro Romero Perez, 24, was shot five times in the 2023 attack at a mushroom farm that left seven people dead, including his brother . The lone survivor of a mass shooting at a northern California mushroom farm is suing the farm’s owner for ...The Guardian - World - California -
A California 'Right to Disconnect'?
Sacramento wants to let you ignore your boss after working hours.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Business lobby sues over California truck rule
Presented by Panasonic — {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Barr-backed lobbying group sues California over emissions rule An anti-regulatory business lobbying group backed by former Attorney General Bill Barr ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidationABC News - Top stories - California -
Apple laying off 600+ in California
Apple is going to be laying off more than 600 employees in California, according to a state release. A WARN notice posted by California said 614 employees at eight different facilities in Santa Clara County will be permanently laid off. Employees ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Apple lays off over 600 California employees after shuttering car project
The job cuts at Apple mark the first significant round of layoffs since before the pandemic.CNBC - Business - California -
Apple lays off 600 workers in California after shuttering self-driving car project
Tech company cuts employees from eight offices in Santa Clara in its first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts. Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader ...The Guardian - World - California -
Barr-backed business lobbying group sues California over truck emissions rule
An anti-regulatory business lobbying group backed by former Attorney General Bill Barr has sued California over rules aimed at phasing out gas-powered trucks in the state. The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce filed its lawsuit Tuesday ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidationABC News - Tech - California -
A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan
A dog missing in California since the summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in suburban Detroit.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Apparel Retailer Uniqlo Expands in Texas and California in New Store Push
Uniqlo plans to open 11 stores in Texas and California this year as part of an expansion that aims for 200 stores in North America by 2027.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Stretch of scenic California Highway 1 that collapsed is closed again amid storms
A new storm has swept into California and again forced the closure of scenic Highway 1 in iconic Big Sur where one of its two lanes collapsed into the ocean after heavy rainsABC News - Top stories - California -
Congressional primary tie in California points to three-way race in November
Evan Low and Joe Simitian are tied for second place. The top two finishers in California advance to the general election, but a tie could allow for all three.NBC News - Politics - California -
California Businesses Take On Gavin Newsom Over Tax Hikes
The governor says the proposal would decimate funding for basic services while backers say it is needed in the high-cost state.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Judge says U.S. must relocate migrant kids from open-air sites in California
A federal judge in Los Angeles ordered U.S. border officials to quickly process and relocate migrant children from makeshift open-air sites in Southern California.CBS News - Politics - California -
California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan
A dog missing in California since last summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in MichiganABC News - Top stories - California -
Eric Musselman has been hired as Southern California men’s basketball coach
Eric Musselman has been hired as Southern California men’s basketball coachABC News - Sports - California -
Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Storm Threatens More Damage to California Highway 1
California officials asked people in Big Sur to evacuate as a storm threatened more damage to Highway 1, one of the country’s most famous coastal roads.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Tens of millions stolen from money storage facility in one of the largest cash heists in Southern California
Thieves stole tens of millions of dollars from a money storage facility in what is being called one of the largest cash heists in Southern California.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Trump’s $175 Million Bond in Fraud Case Provided by California Billionaire
Don Hankey said his decision to help Mr. Trump post a $175 million bond was a business decision, though he voted for him in 2016.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
10 U.S. states where everyday Americans earn the most money—No. 1 isn't New York or California
Massachusetts tops the rankings of states where workers have the highest median annual earnings, but workers in New York and California earn good money too.CNBC - Business - California -
California Schools Losing Workers to $20 an Hour Fast Food Minimum Wage
The law boosting pay for fast food workers is driving up prices and siphoning workers from school districts statewide.Inc. - Business - California -
California bill aims to stop employers from reaching out during off hours
A new California bill aims to prevent employers from reaching out to their employees outside of work hours. The bill, AB 2751, introduced by State Assemblymember Matt Haney, aims to bring greater work-life balance to employees in California by ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Joshua Tree Was California's Hottest Housing Market. What Happened?
The desert communities surrounding the national park saw home-buyer demand explode during the pandemic. Now it’s coming back down to earth.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
How California Uses Medicaid to Rip You Off
New York and other states are rushing to exploit a funding loophole before Washington closes it.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Texas, California dominated wind and solar power generation in 2023: Report
Oil-producing red states like Texas and Oklahoma led the nation in wind energy generation in 2023, while Texas was also among the leaders in solar generation, according to a report from the nonprofit Climate Central. The report indicated that the ...The Hill - Politics - California -
California’s Expensive—and Complex—$20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Gives Business Owners Indigestion
The state's new law boosting the minimum wage for fast food workers is provoking price hikes and complaints since it took effect Monday.Inc. - Business - California