McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger criticizes California fast-food workers bill
McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger on Wednesday criticized California's AB 257, a bill aiming to increase labor regulations on the fast food industry.
Farmers warn ketchup, salsa, pasta sauce and other tomato products could soon be in short supply
Farmer's in the largest tomato-producing area in the U.S. are sounding the alarm about possibly shortages. They asid things like ketchup, salsa and pasta sauce could be in short supply.
Tesla files for California building permit for factory to build battery production line
Tesla has filed an application to build a battery production line at its Northern California factory in an effort to boost manufacturing efforts
Tesla cannot stop workers from wearing union clothing, labor board says
Tesla cannot restrict workers from wearing union clothing and must stop enforcing its overly broad uniform policy, according to the National Labor Relations Board.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin vows to stop 'ridiculous' state ban on gas vehicles
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will disentangle Virginia from being regulated by California's Air Resources Board, he announced Sunday. Youngkin said the policy was "ridiculous."
Kevin Hart opens new vegan fast-food restaurant in LA
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart opened a new plant-based, fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles called Hart House. The menu includes burgers, salads, fries, milkshakes and more.
Energy company reaches oil spill settlement with businesses near Huntington, California
Amplify Energy reached a settlement with nearby businesses after its pipeline spilled oil near Huntington Beach, California, in October 2021. The settlement will include monetary relief for the affected businesses.
Sephora to pay $1.2 million in settlement over California consumer privacy law
Cosmetics seller Sephora must pay $1.2 million as part of a settlement over the California Consumer Privacy Act.
California board moves to ban gas-powered cars by 2035 in favor of electric vehicles
California will require all new cars sold after 2035 to be powered by electricity in an effort to curb emissions and phase out gas-powered vehicles.
California weighs banning sale of new gas cars by 2035 in final hearing on rule proposal
The California Air Resources Board held a public hearing on a proposal that aims to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the state by the year 2035.
California store bans masks after thieves use them to avoid identification
A Beverly Hills, California store is barring visitors from wearing masks due to a "disturbing" trend of robberies where the suspect is wearing a face covering and cannot identify them.
Could Scott Peterson receive a new trial? A look at costs from his 2004 proceedings
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson will soon learn whether or not he will be granted a new trial after his initially scheduled hearing was delayed due to COVID exposure.
California proposes $1.65B film tax credit to draw productions from anti-abortion states
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed to extend the tax credit to the film/TV industry in California to draw production from anti-abortion states. The bill would provide $1.65B.
California GOP gubernatorial candidate says it's time to pull plug on billion dollar high-speed rail project
California GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Brian Dahle argues the state should halt the high-speed rail and reinvest that money into other projects.
Brad Pitt pays $40 million for coastal California castle built in 1918
Brad Pitt buys 1918 California mansion in Carmel for $40 million in off-market transaction, which also marked one of the priciest deals ever closed in the area.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
Instagram and its parent company, Meta, are the target of a lawsuit alleging it has contributed to the harm of teenage users by fueling destructive behavior.
Tesla being investigated by federal agency for alleged workplace discrimination
Tesla disclosed in a filing with the SEC on Monday that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing the company over alleged workplace discrimination.
LA highway heist: Thieves make off with millions in gems, gold
A group of burglars made off with tens of millions July 11 by stealing jewels and luxury goods from a Brinks Security armored vehicle outside Los Angeles.
Self-driving tractors rolling out in California could fuel the future of farming
A California company is rolling out one of the world's first self-driving electric tractors, which could lead to faster, cheaper and safer farming methods.
California truckers pledge to continue blockade of Oakland port over controversial labor law
Protesting truckers on Wednesday brought a Northern California port, one of the nation's busiest, to a standstill in protest of AB5, a controversial labor law.



















