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California Water Storage Project Moves Toward Construction
California’s Sites Reservoir project has moved closer to construction after the Sites Project Authority advanced a revised water-right permit for the planned reservoir. The project is designed
LA28 Economic Impact Could Reach $40.6 Billion
A new Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation analysis estimates the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate $20.5 billion to $40.6 billion in economic output across
California Water Supplies Face Cuts From Colorado River Crisis
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has reduced Colorado River water allocations for California, Arizona and Nevada for the next two years as prolonged drought, declining river flows
Do You Know Your Rights? What You Can (and Can’t) Do in a DUI Investigation
A traffic stop can turn into a DUI investigation within a few minutes, and many drivers do not know what the law actually requires them to do
Napa Winery Bankruptcy Adds Pressure to California Wine Industry
Signorello Estate, a Napa Valley winery that rebuilt after the 2017 Atlas Fire, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with debts estimated between $10 million and
Elvira Kalnik’s “Summer Time” Finds Something Timeless in the Simple Act of Being Happy
By: Scotty Richter There is a temptation, when writing about music, to believe that the serious songs are always the important ones. We listen closely when singers
California Small Farms Face Rising Costs and Succession Challenges
California’s small-farm sector is shrinking as producers contend with water uncertainty, labor expenses, land prices and limited access to capital. The challenges are particularly significant for younger
California Moves Toward Statewide Wildfire Smoke Standards
California lawmakers have passed two bills directing state agencies to develop science-based standards for testing and cleaning wildfire-contaminated homes and schools. The measures also would require insurers
Pumpkin Jack’s Ranch Shadow and Starlight: New Haunted House in Paso Robles
As autumn settles across San Luis Obispo County (SLO), a curious transformation occurs once the golden hour fades. The quiet rustle of agricultural fields gives way to
California Invests $2.7 Billion in 150 Transportation Projects
California transportation projects will receive $2.7 billion across more than 150 approved efforts, with funding reaching the Caldecott Tunnel, State Route 37, transit stations, school crossings and
California Awards $48.5 Million for Regional Economic Growth
California has awarded $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across 33 counties. The funding targets advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, technology,
Eleyet McConnell’s “Your Eyes” Brings Power-Ballad Heart to the California Coast
By: Julian Marks California has always had a complicated relationship with nostalgia. This is a state that bulldozes its landmarks, reinvents its neighborhoods, changes its sound every
UC Riverside Study Links Tax Incentives to Local Innovation
A UC Riverside study found that large corporate tax subsidies were associated with increased patenting among nearby businesses. Researchers examined 115 subsidy deals and found that larger
New California Tire Rules Target Fuel Costs and Vehicle Efficiency
The new California tire rules are set to reshape the replacement-tire market beginning in 2029 after the California Energy Commission approved new efficiency standards on Aug. 17,
California Refinery Safety Rules Face Legislative Review
California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would preserve several refinery worker safety protections as state regulators prepare to revise existing rules. The measure covers safeguards involving hazardous
California Neurotech Bill Would Restrict Workplace Neural Data
California lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bill 1883, a proposal that would restrict employers from using certain AI workplace surveillance tools to collect neural data or infer workers’
California Restaurants Turn to Tasting Menus as Costs Keep Rising
California restaurants are expanding their use of tasting menus as operators confront elevated labor, food, and operating costs. From Hermosa Beach to San Francisco, fixed-course formats are
California AI Law Brings New Watermarks to Synthetic Media Files
The California AI law known as the AI Transparency Act became operative on August 2, 2026, requiring large generative AI providers to place hidden provenance disclosures in
California Tech Layoffs Surpass 2025 Total in First Seven Months
California recorded the largest share of U.S. tech layoffs in 2026 after workforce reductions across the industry exceeded the total reported for all of 2025. State WARN
California EV Rebates Offer First-Time Buyers Up to $3,500
California’s MyFirstEV program will place EV rebates directly into qualifying vehicle transactions for residents acquiring their first zero-emission vehicle. The program offers $3,500 for eligible new vehicles
California ‘Big One’ Damage Estimate Reaches Up to $1 Trillion
California earthquake experts have warned that a major rupture on the southern San Andreas Fault could cause up to $1 trillion in damage. The estimate has prompted