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The Big One: Is California 'overdue' for a devastating major earthquake?
A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about ...
California Senate greenlights energy reform bills as Democrats pursue “affordability”
Democrats in the California Senate say structural reforms to the state’s energy system will bring down costs for customers.
Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions
California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and ...
California's February bar exam mess is costing millions to clean up
The State Bar of California said on Thursday that it has hired a consulting firm to review the scoring of its February bar ...
Trump-Musk feud, the EV Mandate and what they mean for California
President Trump and Elon Musk clash over "EV Mandate", with Tesla being one of the best selling cars in California, will it ...
Mayors of California’s largest cities warn that funding loss will set back homelessness progress
Mayors of the California’s 13 largest cities estimate the loss of at least 6,500 shelter beds if the state does not extend ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom launches gun safety effort centered on youth, community
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new campaign, Reduce the Risk, focused on informing Californians, especially ...
California wages jumped 6.5% last year, 5th biggest raises in US
The year-end pay increases boosted California’s weekly wage to $1,872. That’s 24% above the nation’s $1,507 and fifth-highest ...
Southern California air regulators reject rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters
Air quality regulators in Southern California have rejected rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered ...
Farmworkers file federal challenge against California card check unionization law
The Wonderful Nurseries farmworkers, who received free legal aid from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation ...
Unexpected sticker shock hitting California restaurants' humblest dish
Evan Funke, who owns Funke, Felix and Mother Wolf in Los Angeles (as well as outposts of the latter in Las Vegas and Miami), ...