Sean Combs Won’t Face Charges For 2016 LA Beating Of Cassie, DA Says Despite Video Evidence; “Cover-Up” Could Warrant Possible Probe

deadline.com Sean “Puffy” Combs won’t be prosecuted for beating the crap out of Casandra Ventura despite hotel surveillance footage showing the 2016 assault, says the Los Angeles…

California home prices just reached a new record high

ktla.com Home prices in California reached a new record high in April as sales activity increased despite the state’s seemingly insurmountable housing shortage. The median price of a…

Major Insurer Delivers Massive Sticker Shock To California Homeowners

finance.yahoo.com California homeowners who were looking for relief from high insurance premiums may want to brace themselves for a nasty surprise if they carry Travelers Insurance. The…

First commercial hydrogen fueling station in the nation for big rigs set to open in West Oakland

siliconvalley.com OAKLAND — The first commercial truck hydrogen fueling station in the nation, set to open this summer in West Oakland, has the potential over the next six years to stop…

Gavin Newsom branded "delusional" over homeless claim

newsweek.com California governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized over comments made regarding his state being a "national model for homelessness." Newsom, a Democrat, has come under…

California workers lost $4,000 in wages

newsweek.com A new report from Rutgers University found that California workers paid below the minimum wage lost on average nearly $4,000 a year over the past decade. California's…

17 States Sue to Block California's Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

benzinga.com A group of states that loosely parallels those that filed suit last year to stop California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule have taken similar action against the state's…

Why Disney is doubling down on theme parks with a $60-billion plan

latimes.com Over the decades since Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955, the company’s tourism business has ballooned to an enterprise worth tens of billions in yearly sales,…

3 Utility Stocks to Keep Your Portfolio Humming Through the Slog

investorplace.com With the market facing uncertainties tied to economic concerns, monetary policy questions and geopolitical flashpoints (to name but a few), investors have every reason to…

California Museum to Host National Guitar Museum Exhibition

benzinga.com SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Museum will open "America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation," a touring exhibition from the…

The California Dream Is Moving Back East

investorplace.com This sector is offering one of the very best ways to profit from the AI boom… In 1847, a group of luckless pioneers, called the Donner Party, headed west to California.…

Map shows America's dirtiest cities

newsweek.com America's dirtiest cities have been identified in a study that ranked cities across the U.S. based on four categories: pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and…

Suncor, Chevron among oilsands giants pushing Trans Mountain to alter specifications

financialpost.com Oil companies including Chevron Corp., Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc. are pressing the operators of the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline to change…

Newsom’s latest insurance move could help Californians avoid cancelled policies

siliconvalley.com As some Californians continue scrambling for ways to affordably insure their homes, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a push to expedite how quickly insurance companies…

Restaurant owners slam California's new "junk fees" law

newsweek.com California restaurant owners are furious about a new law banning eateries from charging customers so-called "junk fees." Senate Bill 478, which was signed into law by…

McDonald’s to launch $5 meal deal to lure back diners after pricing out low-income customers with high prices

nypost.com McDonald’s is reportedly preparing to launch a $5 meal deal in a bid to lure back lower-income customers who were priced out of the Golden Arches as its menu prices soared…

California job losses jump 20% in a year

siliconvalley.com California, we have a job-loss problem. All the noise about rising California layoffs – especially at technology companies – is adding up to real pain. Consider a Bureau of…

California restaurants to hike menu prices further over junk-fee ban taking effect July 1

nypost.com California restaurants are poised to further hike prices after a junk-fee ban in the state mandated that restaurants and bars fold mandatory fees into listed menu prices. On…

California homeowners "dumbfounded" after insurance premiums double

newsweek.com Skyrocketing home insurance premiums are weighing on the finances of California homeowners, with a South Bay family recently being left "dumbfounded" by the doubling of…

Are California drivers stuck with high gas prices for good?

ktla.com A year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at punishing oil companies for allegedly gouging drivers with high gas prices, no clear evidence has emerged…

California Adopts One of Nation’s Highest Fixed-Utility Fees

finance.yahoo.com California regulators voted to impose one of the country’s highest monthly fixed-utility fees in a sweeping bid to change how customers in the Golden State pay for…

Column: Here's what Exxon's CEO gets wrong about the climate crisis

latimes.com Oil and gas conglomerate Exxon Mobil could be a key player in global efforts to combat the climate crisis — if only governments would remove burdensome regulations and stop…

These California summer camps are the best in the state

newsweek.com With summer quickly approaching, Newsweek's recent ranking of America's Best Summer Camps spotlights coast-to-coast facilities that stand out. These camps excel by providing…

This California city is the nation’s worst to drive in

ktla.com America’s worst city to drive in is located in the Golden State, but it might not be the city you’re thinking of. According to a recent study from Forbes Advisor, the worst…

‘This is what you get’: Austin woman berates California tech workers for inflating the city’s housing market during the pandemic

aol.com California used to be the state where people could go to make their fortune. But now, the Golden State is no longer home to a “gold rush.” Data from the U.S. Census Bureau…

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can't just let them die

latimes.com In the early morning light, it’s easy to mistake the towering gray mounds for an odd-looking mountain range — pale and dull and devoid of life, some pine trees and…

These are the hardest places to save money in America, study finds

thehill.com It’s no secret that California is one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., but a new report shows there are other spots that can be hard on your wallet. In a…

Warriors News: Klay Thompson Interested in Joining Surprise East Playoff Contender

newsweek.com Long-time Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA Champion Klay Thompson could be on the move this summer. According to The Athletic and The Stadium's Shams Charania,…

Bay Area raises top Southern California wage hikes for 1st time in 3-plus years

siliconvalley.com “Swift swings” takes a quick peek at one economic trend. The number: Bay Area pay raises started 2024 above Southern California wage hikes for the first time since the…

Big brands feeling the pinch as inflated costs drive consumers away

foxbusiness.com Consumers are under a considerable amount of pressure thanks to years of price increases, and it's putting some of America's popular brands and chains in a tough spot. A…

Money isn't enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

apnews.com Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats, Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money. The…

California cities see exodus of college-educated Americans

newsweek.com Cities in California are experiencing an exodus of college-educated residents, as degree holders shun the Golden State in favor of more cost-efficient regions. Research…