California taxpayers would get $400 to offset gas price surge under new proposal
California Democrats have unveiled a new proposal that would send a $400 rebate to every taxpayer in the state to help offset the financial pain of surging gasoline prices.
California city seriously considers declaring Chick-fil-A a 'public nuisance'
Santa Barbara, California, may declare Chick-fil-a a “public nuisance” over long lines that block a lane of traffic.
Republicans urge Newsom to suspend California gas tax as prices skyrocket
The California tax is used to fund roads and other infrastructure projects; the state's Legislative Analyst's Office projected the tax will generate about $8.8 billion in revenue during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Gas prices: Newsom proposes California tax rebate for drivers facing highest costs in nation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed giving state residents some relief in the form of a tax rebate, as rising energy costs have led to the Golden State having the highest gas prices in the nation.
Gas prices: California has highest prices, Oklahoma has lowest
The Democratic-led states of California, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York have the highest gas prices in the country.
Afghans resettling in US struggle to find affordable housing
Afghan refugees have difficulty finding affordable housing in the U.S.
San Diego businesses get big boost after California rolls back mask mandate
Businesses in downtown San Diego got a boost of foot traffic during the first weekend after California Gov. Gavin Newsom loosened the state’s mask mandate, according to a local report.
Supply chain showing signs ‘the worst is over’: Port of Long Beach director
Mario Coredero joins other industry leaders in painting a "bright outlook" for the supply chain crisis.
Alaska Airlines launches subscription service for West Coast travel
The standard Flight Pass plan, which requires booking at least 14 days before travel, starts at $49 per month. Meanwhile, the Flight Pass Pro plan, which allows same-day booking up to two hours before departure, starts at $199 per month.
Disney to build residential communities with condominiums and single-family homes
Disney announced Wednesday a new business of residential communities called Storyliving by Disney. The first community is planned for Rancho Mirage, in California’s Coachella Valley.
COVID lockdown study shows government used pandemic as 'excuse' to 'overreach' authority: small biz owners
Small business owners are expressing frustration after a new study shows that lockdowns had very little effect on public health outcomes in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
California extends COVID-19 paid sick leave, expands small business relief
Millions of California workers are now eligible for two weeks of paid sick leave if they are infected with COVID-19 under a new bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this week.
Californians head south of the border to find more affordable housing
Californians are increasingly making the move to Tijuana, Mexico, in order to find affordable housing
Wealthy California town backpedals on declaring itself a mountain lion habitat to skirt affordable housing law
An affluent California town is reversing course after attempting to declare itself a habitat for mountain lions last month to avoid a new affordable housing law.
California gas utility fined $10M for ratepayer money misuse
California's Public Utilities Commission fined Southern California Gas Co. $10 million for improperly spending ratepayer money on lobbying.
Tesla factory packing material starts fire outside California plant
Firefighters in California are responding to a 2-alarm fire at a Tesla factory.
Popping open bottles of bubbly on Valentine's Day is going to cost more
Valentine's Day is just under two weeks away and some gifts are going to cost more this year.
Gas prices in California will soar following LA ban on new oil and gas wells, industry rep warns
California Independent Petroleum Association CEO Rock Zierman warned that already high gas prices in Los Angeles will soar further if oil is no longer allowed to be produced in the area.
Inside Los Angeles' guaranteed basic income program, biggest in the country
Los Angeles spearheaded the largest guaranteed income pilot program last year, offering low-income families up to $1,000 a month for a year – no strings attached.
California kills single-payer health care bill that would double state taxes
A bill that would have created a first-of-its-kind, universal health care system died in the California state legislature on Monday after progressive Democrats failed to secure the necessary support for the legislation.



















