Busiest US container port complex warns of industry ‘crisis’ over supply chain disruptions
The executive director of the Port of Long Beach, the largest container port complex in the United States, warned of an industry “crisis” over supply chain disruptions.
San Francisco mayor, police chief promise crackdown on shoplifting: ‘We are better than this’
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday announced the Organized Retail Crime Initiative, which aims to stem the tide of brazen lawlessness in the city.
California governor signs bill targeting Amazon warehouse quotas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that will require Amazon.com Inc. and other companies to disclose any quotas or workplace-productivity measures it applies to workers in the state.
James Mattis, former defense chief, testifies at Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis testified Wednesday in the trial of fallen tech star Elizabeth Holmes, saying the entrepreneur misled him into believing she was on the verge of rolling out a blood-testing breakthrough that he hoped would help save lives of troops in battle.
Deaf woman says she was refused service at Dunkin' for asking employees to lower masks
A woman in California said she was denied service at a local Dunkin’ location because she’s deaf and asked employees to remove their masks so she could read their lips.
Southern California estate sells for $33.9 million, a 38% discount, from its original ask
A nearly 13,000-square-foot oceanfront estate in southern California recently sold for just under $33.9 million, about 38% lower than its original asking price.
AOC's 'Tax the rich' dress designer owes tax debt in multiple states
Designer Aurora James called her “Tax the Rich” dress for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a “powerful message” — but it’s not one she has taken to heart.
California homeowners facing wildfires use aluminum wrap to prevent damage
Martin Diky said he panicked as a huge wildfire started racing down a slope toward his wooden house near Lake Tahoe.
California college student tapped into phone accounts to steal cryptocurrency in SIM swap scam, feds say
A University of California, San Diego student obtained the cell phone accounts of at least 40 people in an effort to milk their cryptocurrency information from his dorm room and blackmailed one victim by threatening to release compromising photos, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Newsom recall defense gets business donor boost
The effort to fight a recall of California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has far outraised his closest GOP rival, and Newsom has enjoyed a boost with help from some big names in business.
California recall election: What Gavin Newsom’s could-be replacements have to offer
Gubernatorial candidates California State Assemblymember Kevin Kiley, Riverside County supervisor Jeff Hewitt and YouTuber Kevin Paffrath stated their platforms to replace Gavin Newsom on "Kennedy."
Salesforce billionaire CEO says he'll move workers out of Texas due to abortion law
Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, is offering to help employees who have concerns about access to "reproductive healthcare" to move out of Texas in light of the state’s new law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected around six weeks.
California recall candidate banned from viral memestock forum behind GameStop surge
California recall candidate Kevin Paffrath says the meme stock subreddit r/wallstreetbets banned him without warning this week after a profile on his candidacy compared his popular YouTube channel to the viral retail investment forum.
New York, California among least hard-working states in America: study
New York and California were ranked among some of the least hard-working states in the country, according to a recent study examining America’s hardest-working states.
Pelosi hears from GOP as Dem bill directs $200M to park in her San Francisco district
Republicans cried foul this week over $200 million earmarked in the House Democrats’ massive $3.5 trillion budget resolution for the Presidio Park in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco district, according to reports.
California delivering second stimulus check payments starting this week
California sent out the first batch of Golden State Stimulus payments this week, delivering payments to more than 600,000 residents.
Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake
Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium from geothermal brine, salty water that has been overlooked and pumped back underground since the region’s first geothermal plant opened in 1982.
Businesses exiting California surges in 2021, dealing 'death knell' to state's economy
The number of businesses fleeing California is on the rise.
Hollywood mobilizes to protect Gavin Newsom amid recall: reports
Hollywood megadonors are bankrolling Gavin Newsom's campaign to stave off a recall, with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings giving a whopping $3 million.
Family of Al Capone to sell notorious mobster's treasures at auction: 'A very complex person'
Some 175 artifacts and mementos from the Prohibition Era, including his favorite guns, vintage prints featuring the infamous crime lord with various members of his family, letters written by Capone to his son while at Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary.