Mar. 5, 2026
Businesses Oppose Federal Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling Along California Coast
Orange County leaders warn new drilling threatens local economy and environment
Mar. 4, 2026
California's Housing Crisis Spirals Out of Control
Experts say insane property prices, strict building regulations, and low mortgage rates are driving the state's housing woes
Mar. 4, 2026
California, Illinois Embrace Nuclear Power to Meet Energy Demands
State-level momentum reinforces the long-term investment case for the nuclear supply chain and NUKZ ETF.
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Imposes New 15% Global Tariff, Treasury Secretary Says
Bessent expects tariff rates to return to previous levels within 5 months
Mar. 3, 2026
Researchers Challenge Housing Shortage as Cause of Affordability Crisis
New analysis suggests rising incomes, not lack of supply, may be driving up home prices
Mar. 2, 2026
Paso Nuevo Shops Struggle as Retail Landscape Shifts
Columnist examines how tax codes impact empty storefronts in Santa Barbara
Feb. 28, 2026
California Weighs Mandate for Insurers to Cover Wildfire-Ready Homes
Proposal aims to ensure insurance availability for homeowners who take steps to reduce fire risk.
Feb. 28, 2026
Kings County to Stop Providing Pennies for Cash Transactions
Other California counties consider rounding or pushing electronic payments as U.S. Mint halts penny production
Feb. 28, 2026
US Republicans Seek Tariffs on Australian Lamb Imports
Proposed 30% tariff aims to protect domestic sheep producers
Feb. 28, 2026
Oil Prices Could Soar Past $100 if US Strikes Iran
Strategist lays out potential scenarios for oil prices in event of US military action against Iran
Feb. 27, 2026
Long Beach Faces $40M Budget Deficit, Larger Shortfall Looms
City grapples with declining tax revenues and loss of federal and state funding
Feb. 27, 2026
Australian Trade Minister: No New US Tariffs on Exports
Assures exporters will not face increased tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era trade measures.
Feb. 26, 2026
California Officials Urged to Reverse Course on Taxes, Spending, and Regulations
Editorial board calls for reducing the state's high cost of living by cutting taxes, scaling back regulations, and ending energy policy that drives up costs.
Feb. 26, 2026
Fed's Daly Says Policy in 'Good Place' as Labor, Inflation Improve
San Francisco Fed president sees opportunity to assess economic impacts ahead
Feb. 25, 2026
California Home Sales Canceled Due to Unaffordable Insurance
One in five California home sales canceled last year as homeowners struggle with skyrocketing insurance costs
Feb. 25, 2026
Report Exposes 'Rent Now, Pay Later' Loans Trapping Struggling Americans
Predatory lenders target renters with hidden fees and deceptive practices, pushing people further into debt
Feb. 25, 2026
California Lawmakers Propose Temporary Gas Tax Pause as Prices Soar
The move aims to provide relief to drivers facing $4.47/gallon prices, but could impact road repair funding.
Feb. 25, 2026
Canada Aims to Boost LNG Output, But at What Cost?
British Columbia's climate plan could shrink the provincial economy by $28 billion, raising concerns about the trade-offs of ambitious emissions targets.
Feb. 25, 2026
Contra Costa Taxpayers Association Calls for Merging Bus Agencies to Cut Costs
Proposal comes as transit agencies seek new sales tax increase to fund operations
Feb. 25, 2026
Upgrading Existing Power Lines Could Rapidly Expand Grid Capacity
Advanced conductor technology offers faster, cheaper way to increase transmission capacity than building new lines
