California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlaws price gouging on at-home COVID-19 tests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order intended to clamp down on price gouging of at-home COVID-19 test kits.
GM recognizes California's authority to set vehicle emissions rules
General Motors Co on Sunday said it had agreed to recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act.
Facebook facing lawsuit over federal security officer’s California shooting death: reports
Facebook is facing a lawsuit filed by the sister of a federal security officer who was shot dead in California in May 2020 while guarding a federal courthouse, according to reports.
California Dem flips on party, wants Prop 47 reversed amid smash-and-grab robberies: 'Enough is enough'
A new bill in California would reverse Proposition 47 amid rampant shoplifting crimes
PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire
Pacific Gas & Electric power lines sparked last summer's Dixie Fire in Northern California that swept through five counties and burned more than 1,300 homes and other buildings, state fire officials said Tuesday.
Texas' economy 'surging' during omicron as some California businesses voluntarily shut down
The Texas economy is "surging" with no signs of slowdown due to omicron as some businesses in California voluntarily close
Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm in California closed this week due to bad weather
Other theme parks in California, like Disneyland and Universal Studios, did not close.
Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs
When Wanda Olson’s son-in-law died in March after contracting COVID-19, she and her daughter had to grapple with more than just their sudden grief. They had to come up with money for a cremation. She and her daughter then learned of a federal program that reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Avenatti likely to testify at trial over Stormy Daniels deal
There is a strong likelihood that Michael Avenatti will testify at a New York trial where the once high-flying California lawyer is accused of swindling porn star Stormy Daniels out of a book deal’s proceeds, his lawyers say.
Southwest Airlines passenger pleads guilty to federal charge of assault on flight attendant: report
A California woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge in connection with an alleged assault against a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, according to a report.
California pot companies warn of impending industry collapse
Leading California cannabis companies warned Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday that the state’s legal industry was on the verge of collapse and needed immediate tax cuts and a rapid expansion of retail outlets to steady the shaky marketplace.
California utility faces $550M in penalties for 5 wildfires
California's regulators approved a settlement Thursday placing more than half a billion dollars in fines and penalties on the utility Southern California Edison for its role in five wildfires in 2017 and 2018.
Crucial US container port complex executive director: Normalcy in mid 2022 depends on COVID
Port of Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero predicted that by the middle of next year there will be “some sense of normalcy” at U.S. ports, stressing that the progress will be contingent on COVID-19 and its impact on the labor force.
Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a new farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be much more expensive or in short supply in the state when the new rules take effect on New Year's Day.
TV chef Gordon Ramsay ditches California, moves restaurant HQ to Texas: report
Add celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to the list of people and businesses trading California for Texas.
Ex-LA utility head admits taking bribes in billing scandal
The former head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power — the nation’s largest public utility — has agreed to plead guilty to taking bribes in a corruption scandal that grew out of an automated billing disaster that stuck ratepayers with exorbitant bills, federal prosecutors said Monday.
DAs, retailers say California needs tougher retail theft law
Spurred by a recent run of large-scale smash-and-grab robberies, prosecutors and retailers are pushing back on assertions by California's governor and attorney general that they have enough tools to combat retail theft in the wake of a voter-approved easing of related laws.
Tesla headquarters no longer located in California, makes move official: 'Much cheaper'
Tesla officially moves its headquarters from California’s Silicon Valley to Texas.
Florida won’t become California, Minnesota with new crime initiative, AG Moody says
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says a new state plan to combat crime will catch repeat offenders and make the state feel more "secure."
Can California legally require women on corporate boards?
A judge will begin hearing evidence for the Judicial Watch's lawsuit against then-California Gov. Jerry Brown's law requiring women on boards of publicly traded companies.



















