GoFundMe fundraisers for Maui wildfires draw over $30 million in contributions
GoFundMe fundraisers for the Maui wildfires have drawn over $30 million in contributions as of Wednesday, with people from all over the world donating.
Deadly Maui wildfires inflict multibillion-dollar blow to Hawaii’s economy
The wildfire that devastated the Maui town of Lahaina is projected to cost $3.5 billion to $7 billion in property damage and lost output, according to an estimate by Moody's Analytics.
Hawaiian Electric Co. facing class-action lawsuit over Maui fire
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company kept power on despite warnings ahead of last week's deadly wildfires.
San Francisco robotaxis cause traffic 'fiasco' day after expansion approved
Just a day after California regulators approved a controversial plan allowing robotaxis to operate in San Franciscio at all hours, a group of the autonomous vehicles jammed traffic.
White House issues guidelines to boost use of US-made goods in government-funded infrastructure projects
The White House released definitive guidelines on bolstering the utilization of domestically produced goods in infrastructure projects funded by the government.
Maui wedding photographer speaks out as wildfires leave local industry in question: 'Going to take years'
The catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, have left wedding vendors and residents overall concerned about their futures and recovery as the blaze puts tourism in question.
Financial services firm pledges $1M direct donation to Hawaii wildfire recovery
Jefferies Financial Group pledged Monday to help Hawaiian wildfire humanitarian assistance by making charitable donations. The wildfires have led to at least 96 deaths.
Hawaiian Electric shares tumble as utility faces scrutiny amid deadly Maui wildfires
Hawaiian Electric is under scrutiny for not shutting off the power during a windstorm four days before racing wildfires swept through the Maui town of Lahaina.
Montana judge sides with youth activists in landmark climate change case
A Montana judge has sided with youth climate activists in a landmark case that argued their constitutional rights were violated by state agencies' disregard for the environment.
Rep Kiley says San Francisco crime is 'so out of control' that employees are instructed not to drive to work
GOP California Rep. Kevin Kiley sharply criticized San Francisco and its incessant crime after a federal memo urged employees to work from home.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, are donating $100 million to create a relief fund for those affected by Maui wildfires.
San Francisco robotaxi expansion approved by California Public Utilities Commission despite safety concerns
Cruise and Waymo were approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to operate robotaxis in San Francisco without restriction despite safety concerns from city leaders.
California suspects attempt to steal bank ATM using a forklift, video shows
Surveillance video released by police shows a forklift being used during the attempted theft of an ATM at a Safe Credit Union in North Sacramento
Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban
Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok's lawsuit seeking to block Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the social media app before it takes effect next year.
Newly passed California law squeezes ‘lots of costs’ out of mom-and-pop pork producers
As U.S. pork producers are faced with higher operation costs amid California's Proposition 12, shoppers will soon have to pay up for the Democrat-led law, too.
Oregon motorists express confusion, excitement on social media following lift of self-serve gas ban
Oregon residents took to social media reacting to the state lifting the ban on self-service at gas stations. New Jersey will be the last state still banned from pumping their own gas.
Property insurance going up or away for many in brewing crisis
Major property insurance companies are reducing coverage in a number of states or leaving them altogether as losses mount, and consumers are seeing their coverage yanked.
With hurricane season on the horizon for Hawaii, many homes in the state may not be prepared
Nearly two-thirds of the homes in Oahu, Hawaii, have no hurricane protections. This year's hurricane season is expected to be dangerous, and many people on the island need to prepare.
California agency investigating privacy policies of auto manufacturers
The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) Enforcement Division is reviewing the data privacy practices of connected vehicle (CV) manufacturers and related CV technologies.
Former ‘Superman’ star leaves California for Nevada: 'Woke' Hollywood pushed me out
Dean Cain left his home state of California to neighboring Nevada over "woke policy" and entertainment industry that left he and other Golden State residents "very unhappy."



















