Economy

The company behind ChatGPT is converting to a for-profit company and settling an investigation by California’s attorney general. Experts and advocates say the company could still exploit its charitable roots.

Thousands of men in California are neither working nor in school. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called it a “crisis,” both for the labor market and for men’s mental health.

Citing a CalMatters report, LA County supervisors voted to push their sheriff to restrict sharing and retention of license plate data collected with high-tech surveillance cameras

The governor has signed a law that will walk back data sharing meant to increase CalFresh recipients. The new limitations are in response to the federal government’s attempts to collect private data.

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids use chatbots. But a bill supported by child advocates was left unsigned.

Experts doubt the effectiveness of ‘no tax on tips,’ especially for California workers who are facing cuts in other benefits.

A group representing thousands of residents from Altadena and surrounding areas said Edison’s proposed payouts exclude some residents and underpay others.

San Diego County is bracing for missed paychecks and the possibility of a run on food banks as the federal shutdown extends into its second week.

California fired its top cybersecurity official. He says the people who oversaw him were unqualified.

For the refinery workers being laid off — most of whom lack a college degree — it’s unlikely they’ll find another job that pays as well, despite recent efforts by the state to help.