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Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants
Economy May 2, 2025

Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants

The McRecession hits fast food chains Call it the McRecession. Low- and middle-income consumers ... more

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$20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students $20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students
Education March 8, 2026

$20 Million in CalKIDS Scholarships Unclaimed by Community College Students

California officials say thousands of students—many from Latino families—still have free college ... more

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California’s population jumps to near pre-pandemic levels California’s population jumps to near pre-pandemic levels
Immigration December 24, 2024

California’s population jumps to near pre-pandemic levels

California’s population grew this year by nearly a quarter of a million ... more

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California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women
California July 24, 2025

California’s New Domestic Worker Law Marks Historic Victory for Latina and Immigrant Women

New California law grants long-overdue safety and labor protections to domestic workers—most ... more

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California’s New Bill Aims to Stop Kids from Using Anti-Aging Products—Here’s Why California’s New Bill Aims to Stop Kids from Using Anti-Aging Products—Here’s Why
Wellness February 19, 2025

California’s New Bill Aims to Stop Kids from Using Anti-Aging Products—Here’s Why

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged among children and preteens, ... more

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California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California December 24, 2025

California’s Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have ... more

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California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis? California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?
Healthcare March 13, 2025

California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?

Exploring the financial strains of Medi-Cal, from undocumented immigrant coverage to rising ... more

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California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter” California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”
Education September 10, 2025

California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”

Despite efforts by the state and local school districts, many public schools ... more

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California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save
Economy September 19, 2023

California’s gas prices are on the rise. Here are the best ways to save

Gas prices are on the rise in California. The current average for ... more

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California’s Death Valley sizzles as brutal heat wave continues California’s Death Valley sizzles as brutal heat wave continues
Climate Change July 17, 2023

California’s Death Valley sizzles as brutal heat wave continues

Long the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley put a sizzling exclamation ... more

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California’s Corporate Collapse? Abbott Outshines Newsom in Latest Business Migration California’s Corporate Collapse? Abbott Outshines Newsom in Latest Business Migration
Politics April 12, 2025

California’s Corporate Collapse? Abbott Outshines Newsom in Latest Business Migration

158 Companies Gone and Counting – Texas Emerges as the New Innovation ... more

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California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability
California January 25, 2026

California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability

As lawmakers push to tax extreme wealth to protect healthcare and education, ... more

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California’s Attorney General Readies the Fight Against Trump California’s Attorney General Readies the Fight Against Trump
Politics January 2, 2025

California’s Attorney General Readies the Fight Against Trump

The year 2004 ended, and as the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump ... more

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Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis
Homelessness March 7, 2024

Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

California voters were split in early returns over Proposition 1, a statewide ... more

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California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family
Labor January 3, 2023

California workers can now take leave to care for chosen family

A California law that took effect Jan. 1 expands the type of ... more

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California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility
Healthcare March 22, 2023

California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility

California will soon restart its annual eligibility review for people enrolled in ... more

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Forget Homelessness Plant Trees: California’s 150 Million Plan for School Green Forget Homelessness Plant Trees: California’s 150 Million Plan for School Green
Environment September 10, 2022

Forget Homelessness Plant Trees: California’s 150 Million Plan for School Green

  As California's unprecedented heat wave engulfs the state, members of the Newsom ... more

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California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods
Latinos January 17, 2025

California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods

Along with mansions and wealthy enclaves, California’s still raging wildfires have charred ... more

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California voters to decide if fast food worker law takes effect California voters to decide if fast food worker law takes effect
Politics January 25, 2023

California voters to decide if fast food worker law takes effect

California voters will have the final say in a contentious debate between ... more