Valentine's Day: Uber, Lyft rideshare drivers strike
Thousands of drivers with Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and other rideshare services are picketing on Valentine's Day for better pay and benefits.
How attacks in the Red Sea are cramping global trade; what it means for retailers
The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
NASA's JPL announces mass layoffs
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced it will lay off 530 employees, about 8% of its staff, due to a lack of funding.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
'Disneyland Forward' theme park expansion project in Anaheim moves forward
The future expansion of Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim is moving forward after Disney announced it is committed to investing at least $2.5 billion in the project over the next decade.
California Forever: New city's map, development details revealed
The billionaire-backed group seeking to build a new city northeast of San Francisco has revealed its plan to transform farmland into a pedestrian-friendly community that could grow to 400,000 in the coming years.
In-N-Out Burger among America’s best 10 places to work, rankings reveal
California-based burger chain In-N-Out is apparently a better place to work than Google and Apple, a new Glassdoor ranking reveals.
Spirit Airlines, JetBlue merger blocked by federal judge. Here's why.
A $3B merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge. Here's what's next.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
Report reveals top 10 in-demand jobs, market predictions for 2024
Most of the positions on the list represented jobs that were highly flexible or self-employed.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
State Farm increasing insurance rates
State Farm customers in California can expect to pay a little more for insurance.
This is the average age of first-time homeowners in California
The average age of most first-time homebuyers in California is now almost a decade older compared to the 1980s, data shows.
These are the top US states people moved to and from in 2023: See how California ranked
A new study shows more residents moved out of California than into the state in 2023. Overall, California ranked No. 6 among the top states people moved away from last year.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
What is ‘lifestyle inflation’? Financial advisor explains ways to avoid it
In uncertain economic times, earning more money is a benefit, but if you aren't tracking your spending, it's easy to fall into a financial hole, and an expert weighs in on what you can do.
California Pizza Hut franchises laying off all delivery drivers
California Pizza Hut franchises are laying off delivery drivers as a new law mandating the increase of fast food workers' minimum wage to $20 per hour is set go into effect in 2024.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American