Feb. 14, 2026
Pleasanton Budget Barely In The Black, Long-Term Gaps Loom
City Council to review mid-year budget update projecting multi-million dollar annual deficits
Feb. 14, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 13, 2026
California Lawmakers Propose Sweeping Tax Increases for 2026
New taxes target businesses, landlords, and consumers as state faces budget deficit
Feb. 13, 2026
California Residents Nickel-and-Dimed by Mounting Taxes and Fees
Analysis shows surcharges and taxes piling up on everyday purchases across the state
Feb. 13, 2026
Los Gatos Projects Budget Surplus, Reversing Deficit
Town officials say federal funding and cost-cutting measures have improved the fiscal outlook.
Feb. 13, 2026
California tax blitz in 2026 hits everyone – and it's only the start
Lawmakers and local officials want to unleash an avalanche of new taxes on Californians in 2026, slugging everyone from big and small business owners to everyday consumers.
Feb. 13, 2026
Wealthy Californians Flock to Las Vegas Housing Market
High-net-worth residents look to reduce tax burden as California considers wealth tax
Feb. 12, 2026
California Expands Wildfire Survivor Mortgage Relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom increases maximum grants and income eligibility for state's CalAssist Mortgage Fund program.
Feb. 12, 2026
California Faces Fuel Supply Crunch as Refinery Closures Loom
State lawmakers warn of higher gas prices and job losses as the state's refining capacity continues to shrink
Feb. 12, 2026
California Expands Mortgage Relief for Fire Survivors
Up to $100K in assistance and 1 year of mortgage payments offered to homeowners impacted by 2025 LA firestorms
Feb. 12, 2026
LA County Supervisors Approve Sales Tax Hike Despite High Salaries
The tax increase will hit struggling residents, while supervisors earn up to $300,000 annually.
Feb. 11, 2026
California Fuel Market Faces 'Breaking Point' as Refineries Close
State senator warns of higher gas prices, job losses, and volatility as refinery capacity shrinks
Feb. 10, 2026
Study Finds No Link Between Alaska's Cash Transfers and Trauma or Fatality
Research examines 11 years of data on serious injuries and deaths in the state
Feb. 10, 2026
Los Angeles County Reopens $14.6M Rent Relief Program
Eligible residents can receive up to $15,000 to cover 6 months of rent, mortgage, or utility bills
