Economy

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal lays out deep cuts to public universities and health care. It also seeks to more than double the tax credits for Hollywood studios — an expansion moving smoothly through the state Legislature.

House Republicans want to ban state AI regulations for 10 years. California leaders are alarmed.

Google and California struck a deal last year to fund local news. Now the state is pulling back some of its commitments. Google could follow suit.

The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California's renewable energy economy, prompting the legislature to take steps to ensure future investments benefit local communities that have long been left behind.

California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump's tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.

Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.

Insurance department investigates State Farm over Los Angeles fire survivors’ smoke damage claims as insurer awaits approval of rate increase.

It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results.

The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.