Economy

Politics

Labor advocates say Newsom’s gas prices bill risks safety. He disagreed

As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote today, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.

By

Malena Carollo

• October 14, 2024

People sit at a panel table in front of microphones, speaking to an audience during a hearing.

Capitol

Newsom’s gas price plan clears Senate, but some Democrats dissent

The state Senate signs off on Gov. Newsom’s bill to stop spikes in California gas prices. A final vote is scheduled on Monday.

By

Alexei Koseff

• October 11, 2024

View of a trailer community on an unpaved road inside a fenced in area.

Economy

Riverside County’s First District is growing in ‘areas that time forgot’

Riverside County's First District is trying to maintain its rural atmosphere while getting street lights, paved streets and sidewalks.

By

Deborah Brennan

• October 9, 2024

A photo collage illustration of southern California background of a pink sunset, palm trees and warm-colored mountains as a Tesla cybertruck drives away with luggage and a box of office supplies strapped to the roof as 100 dollar bills float around.

Economy

How to stay calm when Elon Musk says he’s leaving California — and other lessons from business relocations

Lea esta historia en Español When oil giant Chevron said over the summer that it would be moving its corporate headquarters to Houston from San Ramon, the headlines were dire. “Chevron Dumps California for Texas After 145 Years,” read one. Another called the move a “Snub to California.” A third noted that the departure came […]

By

Levi Sumagaysay

• October 9, 2024

Photo illustration of a raised fist holding up crumpled up one-hundred dollar bills, a rifle and bullets

Technology

How Meta brings in millions off political violence

Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.

By

Colin Lecher

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Tomas Apodaca

• October 4, 2024

Photo illustration of four men in suits standing in front of a sparkling green California Capitol building, surrounded by a field of California poppies; the sky features clouds shaped like the logos of Facebook, Nvidia, Google, and Apple, along with a vibrant rainbow

Technology

A mystery surge in California tax revenue points to tech companies like Nvidia. Here’s why

California was nearly $2 billion over forecast in corporate tax receipts this summer, including by $844 million in July. A tax change meant to help the budget deficit helped drive the surge.

By

Levi Sumagaysay

• October 2, 2024

Environment

Newsom and state court judge throw wet blanket on Inland Empire warehouse boom

A judge tosses San Bernardino County's approval of a warehouse complex and Gov. Gavin Newsom reins in warehouse development with a new law.

By

Deborah Brennan

• October 2, 2024

Fourlawmakers, either standing up or sitting down, talk amongst each other on the Assembly floor before the start of a session at the state capitol.

Capitol

Senate leader agrees to take up Newsom’s gas price plan after it passes Assembly

The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say when it convenes next week.

By

Alexei Koseff

• October 1, 2024

A conference hall with attendees and colorful signage related to artificial intelligence.

Economy

Why Gavin Newsom vetoed California’s bold bid to regulate AI

The legislation would have required tech companies to test AI for harm to society. It attracted opposition from numerous members of Congress and major AI companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI.

By

Khari Johnson

• September 29, 2024

Adrian De La Cruz fills his work truck with diesel gas at a filling station in west Fresno on May 7, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Economy

Economists like Newsom’s plan to help control gas prices. Refiners don’t.

The governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.

By

Malena Carollo

• September 27, 2024