Newsom touts 'Jobs First' program in Orange County, highlighting job growth

After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.

Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.

Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.

Trump shares new details on 'Trump Accounts' savings program

President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs

Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market

Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.

LA Metro approves massive $25B underground rail line to bypass 405 Freeway

The Los Angeles Metro Board has unanimously selected an underground heavy rail route to connect the San Fernando Valley to the Westside, a transformative $25 billion project aimed at providing a high-speed alternative to the 405 Freeway.

In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report

In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.

Denmark petition to 'buy' California surpasses 250K signatures

A viral Danish campaign to acquire California from the U.S. has surpassed 250,000 signatures as a satirical response to President Trump's intensified tariff threats over Greenland.

Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival

Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.

Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll

A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.

LA hotspot named world's worst tourist attraction: report

A new global study ranks an LA landmark as the world's most disappointing tourist destination due to poor safety ratings, overcrowding, and its distance from major transit hubs. What's your guess?

Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.

These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive

A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.