California

Xavier Becerra (D), former Health and Human Services Secretary, has moved forward to the general election in November for California governor. As per data projected by Decision Desk HQ on Thursday, Becerra has secured the top spot. Steve Hilton (R), a Trump-endorsed Fox News commentator, and...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County following a hazardous chemical leak at an aerospace facility. This incident has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The leak involves a tank containing methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in...

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a tax on digital prewritten software on Thursday, aimed at creating a level playing field between online and in-store software purchases. Newsom suggested expanding the state sales tax to include digital prewritten software, noting the unfairness of...

The Tesla Semi from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is nearing customer deliveries — and the timing couldn't be better. Tesla shared that its first semi from the high-volume line was produced last Wednesday, and companies are opening up their order books. Tesla Lands Big Semi Order The highly anticipated...

With more autonomous vehicles hitting the roads in major cities, one state is putting new rules in place to give police the power to ticket these cars, ending a regulatory loophole. California Cracks Down On Robotaxis Robotaxis from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet Inc-owned (NASDAQ:GOOGL)...

A California labor union said Monday it has collected enough signatures to place a proposed billionaire tax on the November ballot. The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion who lived in California as of Jan. 1, 2026. The Service Employees...

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI), slammed the state of California and Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday for approving a bill that lets authorities take control of unclaimed cryptocurrency. Winklevoss Targets Newsom In an X post, Winklevoss alleged that the...

Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) co-founder Alexis Ohanian has slammed California’s proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, warning that it could be an expensive mistake, especially for the state’s startup economy. Taxing ‘Unrealized Gains’ Not The Solution On Sunday, in a pair of posts...

A California Administrative Law Judge has ruled that Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) marketing around its Autopilot and full self-driving systems has been deceptive, and has since suggested punitive measures against the company and its operations in the state. 30-Day Suspension of Sales And...

California faces a looming $18 billion budget gap even as AI-fueled tax gains mask deeper fiscal strains. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office is warning that AI-driven tax windfalls may be disguising serious budget risks. In its November 2025 fiscal outlook, the office said the state's...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a leader in electric vehicle sales in the United States and has also branched out into new areas of growth that could disrupt additional sectors. One of those areas is insurance, with Tesla offering insurance policies for its vehicle owners in certain states. For the...

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and longtime Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, condemned on Wednesday California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter's conduct during a press interview. Scaramucci Reacts To Viral Video In an X post, Scaramucci quoted a now viral video originally aired...

The state legislature of California has passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill. The bill, which mandates AI firms to disclose and certify their safety testing procedures, now awaits the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom. The state legislature of California passed a crucial AI safety bill in...

Concerned about your child’s career in an AI world? Governor Gavin Newsom is rolling out free, Big Tech–backed AI curricula across high schools, community colleges and the California State University system, in partnership with Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE),...

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...