California recall candidate banned from viral memestock forum behind GameStop surge
California recall candidate Kevin Paffrath says the meme stock subreddit r/wallstreetbets banned him without warning this week after a profile on his candidacy compared his popular YouTube channel to the viral retail investment forum.
New York, California among least hard-working states in America: study
New York and California were ranked among some of the least hard-working states in the country, according to a recent study examining America’s hardest-working states.
Pelosi hears from GOP as Dem bill directs $200M to park in her San Francisco district
Republicans cried foul this week over $200 million earmarked in the House Democrats’ massive $3.5 trillion budget resolution for the Presidio Park in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco district, according to reports.
California delivering second stimulus check payments starting this week
California sent out the first batch of Golden State Stimulus payments this week, delivering payments to more than 600,000 residents.
Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake
Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium from geothermal brine, salty water that has been overlooked and pumped back underground since the region’s first geothermal plant opened in 1982.
Businesses exiting California surges in 2021, dealing 'death knell' to state's economy
The number of businesses fleeing California is on the rise.
Hollywood mobilizes to protect Gavin Newsom amid recall: reports
Hollywood megadonors are bankrolling Gavin Newsom's campaign to stave off a recall, with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings giving a whopping $3 million.
Family of Al Capone to sell notorious mobster's treasures at auction: 'A very complex person'
Some 175 artifacts and mementos from the Prohibition Era, including his favorite guns, vintage prints featuring the infamous crime lord with various members of his family, letters written by Capone to his son while at Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary.
Bay Area booze distributor pleads guilty in college admission scandal
A Bay Area booze distributor accused of paying a $500,000 bribe to get her son into the University of Southern California — and then bragging that it was “worth every cent” — has agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions scandal, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
California residents look to escape high cost of living
Top destinations for Californians leaving include Texas, Arizona and Nevada.
PG&E warns California customers it could shut off power to prevent wildfires
Utility firm Pacific Gas & Electric warned some customers in Northern California that it may have to “proactively turn off power for safety” this week amid weather conditions that increased the risk of wildfires in the region.
California drought takes toll on world's top almond producer
As temperatures recently reached triple digits, farmer Joe Del Bosque inspected the almonds in his parched orchard in California’s agriculture-rich San Joaquin Valley, where a deepening drought threatens one of the state's most profitable crops.
Bank of America executive’s ex-boyfriend beat her to death, prosecutors say
Los Angeles prosecutors say the son of a Bank of America executive discovered his mom’s body inside her home after she had been beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend.
Consumers could see prices rise as Western droughts worsen
California farmers say they're struggling as drought conditions continue to worsen on the West coast. Consumers could soon see prices rise and the supply of produce could be impacted.
LA deputies wounded in ambush attack sue 'ghost gun' kit maker
Two Los Angeles County deputies left badly wounded after a gunman ambushed them in their parked patrol vehicle last September are now suing a Nevada-based gun maker.
California pig rules could cause bacon to disappear
At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.
California state treasurer sued for sexual harassment and racial discrimination
A former California state employee has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Treasurer Fiona Ma.
PG&E tells California officials its equipment may have sparked massive fire
Utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) told California officials that its equipment may be responsible for one of the large fires ongoing in the state.
Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, SpaceX hubs could help boost local real estate prices
"Given that SpaceX and Blue Origin employees have sophisticated high-tech skills with presumably high income, the impacted small community real estate market will clearly benefit," NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Business.
California legislature approves nation's first state-funded guaranteed income program
California's legislature has passed a bill that will approve monthly payments with no restrictions to foster kids when they age out, and for pregnant women.



















