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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
Hurricane Genevieve Sends Dangerous High Surf Toward California
Hurricane Genevieve is remaining far offshore, but its long-period swell is moving toward Southern California. Forecasts indicate that exposed Orange and San Diego County beaches could see
California COVID Activity Rises During Peak Summer Travel
California COVID activity is rising as millions of travelers move through airports and gather indoors during the summer season. State and federal data show higher test positivity
FDA Says Taylor Farms Lettuce Test Was a False Positive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a cyclospora test involving California-based Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a false positive, revising an earlier finding that prompted a
Alfredo Espinosa Olivares Balances Comedy and Emotion in A Blast From the Past
Independent films often ask actors to accomplish a great deal with limited screen time, but A Blast From the Past demonstrates how a carefully crafted performance can
Los Angeles Museum Hosts Events to Honor the Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
To commemorate the Holy Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum in Covina, Los Angeles, has launched
California Dreamin’, Reimagined Through ARGYRO’s Glitterati
By Dennis Reed Long before social media turned every sunset into content, California existed as an idea. It was the place where surf met skyline, where the
California Housing Affordability Reforms Advance With AB 179
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 179 as part of the 2026–27 state budget, introducing reforms intended to modernize affordable housing financing, reduce development costs, and