Economy

"If this is the new normal, this is absolute economic devastation," says one local economist.

Some large employers have started offering onsite daycare services as a perk to attract employees.

The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize?

The legislative analyst has a plan to fix the "structural insolvency" of the unemployment benefits fund — but businesses aren't happy and it’s unclear if lawmakers will get on board.

The law allows workers to not attend anti-union meetings hosted by their employers.

California lawmakers created new restrictions on student cell phones and deepfakes and face a rapidly expanding AI sector.

Despite a budget deficit and continued high costs, there was good news and bad news for the California economy in 2024. The next year will depend in part on what the Trump administration does.

A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.

Striking Amazon and Starbucks workers in California and elsewhere have long pushed for union contracts. The Trump administration is unlikely to be on their side.

The California Transportation Foundation hosts events designed to foster interest and inspire younger Californians to enter the industry.