California

In a landmark move, California’s lawmakers have exempted most urban housing development from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), potentially transforming the landscape of housing development in the state. A long-standing political struggle between housing developers and...

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is set to embark on a South Carolina tour next week, sparking rumors about his potential presidential run in 2028. What Happened: Newsom is scheduled to meet voters and tour several rural counties in South Carolina. The South Carolina Democratic Party announced...

Billionaire Elon Musk is the world's richest person, with a net worth of $370 billion, but you may not know it by his lifestyle, which includes no yachts and a plan to sell all his homes. While Musk previously sold off his numerous houses, he is once again the owner of an iconic Los Angeles home...

A father’s post revealing a hefty Disneyland breakfast bill of $937.65 has caused widespread disbelief and criticism. What Happened: The father, known on social media as John ‘Rock & Roll’ Tolkien or @jrockandrollt, shared his family’s breakfast bill from the Disney...

In a recent development, the U.S. military has temporarily deployed approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles. The move comes in response to the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. What Happened: The city of Los Angeles is...

California lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday allowing the authorities to take control of cryptocurrency from exchanges after three years of inactivity under the Unclaimed Property Law. What happened: The bill, which proposes to regulate digital asset financial activities, states that "intangible...

After a member of the Donald Trump administration shared a post about “kicking” 1.4 million undocumented immigrants off the Medicaid program as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” X’s AI bot Grok clarified that undocumented immigrants are already ineligible for...

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc (NASDAQ:FFAI) shares closed Monday up 24.76% to $1.31 after the company on Sunday said it received support from California political leaders during its Faraday Future Stockholder Community and FX Co-Creation Day event in Los Angeles. What To Know: Former...

California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, as confirmed by Governor Gavin Newsom. What Happened: The latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reveal that California’s economy has grown to a point...

California has launched a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, seeking to put an end to his extensive tariff regime, which the state feels is being illegally implemented. What Happened: On Wednesday, California became the first state to legally challenge the Trump administration’s...

In response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has directed his administration to pursue new strategic partnerships with international trading partners. “California is not Washington D.C.,” Newsom said in a video...

U.S. stocks closed higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq responded to the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%. The move comes amid downward revisions to 2025 growth projections and rising inflation expectations. The Fed’s statement pointed to increased...

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been granted its first permit in California, a crucial step towards launching a robotaxi service. What Happened: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved Tesla’s application for a transportation charter-party carrier permit (TCP...

On Thursday, a U.S. federal judge directed the Office of Personnel Management to retract memos that encouraged federal agencies to fire probationary employees. The judge declared these memos likely to be illegal. What Happened: U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the OPM must notify...

EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) had 203,221 vehicle registrations in California in 2024, nearly 12% lower than the year before, according to recent industry data. What Happened: “Things aren't looking so golden for EV automaker Tesla in the Golden State. Tesla's dominance in the electric...