Economy

California wine industry torn on Trump tariffs

In conclusion Stakeholders in the American wine sector have differing views on the possible consequences of European wine tariffs, with California probably suffering the ...

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California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners

In conclusion Justices instructed a lower court to reexamine their ruling to maintain 75% reductions in solar panel owners’ payments. Greetings from CalMatters, the ...

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California taxpayers gave PG&E a huge, supposedly safe loan. The losses are already mounting

In conclusion Governor Gavin Newsom promised lawmakers that a $1.4 billion loan to maintain the Diablo Canyon nuclear power facility would eventually be paid ...

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Long-shot ballot initiative could have huge effect on California insurance

In conclusion The goal of the proposed ballot initiative is to overturn California’s home and vehicle insurance regulations, namely Prop. 103. Greetings from CalMatters, ...

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Auditor: California could save $225 million a year by letting state employees work remote

In conclusion Supporters of remote work for California state employees are rejoicing after a recent state audit revealed that the state could save hundreds ...

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What unionization could mean for California Uber and Lyft drivers — and riders

In conclusion California ride-hailing drivers would be able to collectively bargain for better wages and benefits under AB 1340. According to Uber and Lyft, ...

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How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance

In summary The GOP budget bill made significant changes to Covered California, which experts and insurers say will increase out-of-pocket costs for consumers. Welcome ...

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What skills do employers want in college graduates? New UC tool has answers

In summary So that the UC could better develop its academic programs to prepare students for the changing workforce, the UC developed a new ...

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Thousands of Californians lost work after LA immigration raids. Citizens did, too

In summary A new report from UC Merced shows Latino and white people especially lost work after the Trump administration escalated immigration enforcement in ...

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CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain

In summary California’s biggest pension fund and markets around the world learned to live with President Trump’s tariff threats. CalPERS gained 11.6% on investments ...

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