Economy

The California Legislature has rejected many of the spending cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to close a $12 billion budget deficit, relying on internal borrowing to put off difficult decisions.

LAPD and the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside have repeatedly shared automated license plate reader data to federal agencies

California Insurance Department formally investigating State Farm over ‘significant’ number of complaints about its handling of claims from L.A. fire survivors.

As the Trump administration considers cutting federal funds to California, Gov. Newsom and other officials suggest withholding taxes from the federal government.

California regulators are expected to take a last, controversial step to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operating.

Environmental groups want to revive higher payments to panel owners. But the subsidies were unfair to non-solar ratepayers, regulators say.

Ruling also rejects Trump’s attempt to get California’s case transferred. State takes its tariffs fight to the 9th Circuit appeals court, which experts believe is more likely to give it a favorable ruling.

California jobs and revenue on and off the ports are feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs.

A state report provided to CalMatters says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions. Some called the report befuddling.

To avoid regulations, Google and California agreed to commit $45 million in one year to prop up local news outlets. The new program is starting with just half that amount.