Bitcoin trading around $39,000 as California moves to embrace cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is trading around $39,000 after gaining 5% on Wednesday, the same day the Fed raised interest rates.
Migration from big cities boosts housing prices in smaller markets
The 10 most overvalued housing markets in the U.S. are in Idaho, Florida and Arizona. This means homes are selling for more than their expected price. Boise is the No. 1 most overvalued market right now.
Hawaii lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage to $18 per hour
Hawaii lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday to increase the state's minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2028.
California saw population shrink again during pandemic's 2nd year
California saw its population decrease in 2021, the second consecutive year the state has seen a population decline.
Newsom mulls keeping California's last nuclear power plant open amid green energy woes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will submit an application for a piece of the Biden administration’s $6 billion in funding to potentially keep the PG&E- owned Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant located between San Francisco and Los Angeles open past a planned closing by 2025.
California to raise its gas tax, already the highest in the nation
California lawmakers appear unlikely to pause the annual summer increase in the state's gasoline tax ahead of a May 1 deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on Monday.
Biden administration commits $504M for Utah hydrogen energy plant
The Biden administration is supporting a project to create the world's largest industrial green hydrogen production and storage facility in Utah backed by a multi-million dollar commitment.
LA company allegedly faked COVID test results; agrees to pay $22.5 million
A Los Angeles, California based COVID-19 testing company has agreed to fork over a $22 million settlement after being accused of forging test results and engaging in false advertising.
LA mayoral candidate bans Gascon recall supporters from mall properties despite endorsing effort
Los Angeles mayoral candidate and real estate developer Rick Caruso has banned supporters of a recall attempt to oust Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon from seeking petition signatures on some of his mall properties, despite endorsing the effort.
Thousands of California grocery workers ratify new contract
Thousands of unionized California grocery store workers have a new contract.
Ski resorts cheer as spring storm dumps snow in California
Several feet of snow were brought to the Sierra Nevada by a sudden spring storm
State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit
A lawyer for California's civil rights agency has resigned over what she alleged were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.
Californians weigh in on Twitter-Elon Musk situation, detail what they'd do as board members
Californians told Fox News what they would do if they sat on Twitter's board and weighed in on the Twitter-Musk situation.
California proposes four-day work week
Rex founder & CEO Peter Rex says California's new proposal is one example of the policies that caused him to move his business to Texas.
California lawmakers calling for 4-day work week 'ridiculous': Rex founder
Peter Rex, the CEO of Rex, a technology, investment and real estate firm that moved from California to Texas, argues his company would not 'flourish' under a to 32-hour work week.
PG&E agrees to $55M deal over California wildfires, escaping criminal prosecution
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. agreed to a $55 million settlement with six California counties over the devastation brought by the Kincade and Dixie fires, meaning the company escapes criminal probes over its operations.
Airline worker forced on unpaid leave over COVID vaccine mandate vows fight is 'far from over' at LA rally
A “Defeat the Mandates” rally in Downtown Los Angeles Sunday afternoon drew thousands of protesters and a lineup of speakers who shared their stories about refusing to obey vaccine mandates.
Elon Musk floats turning Twitter's headquarters into a homeless shelter
Musk says Twitter's headquarters would make a good shelter because 'no one shows up anyway'
California gas station's 'insane' prices will make your jaw drop
A Californian expresses his shock at the "insane" gas prices he spotted while taking a recent road trip in the state.
California legislature to hear bill aimed at deterring serial retail offenders
California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin discussed a bill that she said would strengthen Proposition 47 and is aimed at deterring retail theft.