CCalifornia Read More PG&E reaches $100 million shareholder settlement over 2017, 2018 California wildfiresJanuary 12, 2026 Jan 12 (Reuters) – The parent of Pacific Gas and Electric reached a $100 million settlement with shareholders…
SSan Francisco Read More Healthcare dealmakers head to San Francisco hoping for megamergers in 2026January 9, 2026 Less antitrust scrutiny under Trump boosts M&A confidenceHealthcare M&A volume rose 56% in 2025, despite fewer transactionsJPMorgan health…
LLong Beach Read More Countries and industries most exposed to Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffsJanuary 9, 2026 Jan 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on Friday on cases related…
LLos Angeles Read More Nick Reiner’s high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponedJanuary 8, 2026 Nick Reiner accused of fatally stabbing parentsDefendant faces two counts of first-degree murderArraignment and entry of plea postponed…
CCalifornia Read More US pulls $160 million in funding from California over foreign truck-driver licensesJanuary 8, 2026 USDOT withholds funds over noncompliant licensesCalifornia DMV disputes federal decision, cites public safety riskUSDOT audit finds 25% of…
CCalifornia Read More California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rulesJanuary 3, 2026 Ruling cites landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision on firearm regulationRestriction applied to about 95% of state’s populationDissenting judge…
LLos Angeles Read More Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and PortlandJanuary 1, 2026 Local leaders have criticized National Guard deploymentPolicy has faced legal challengesTrump says federal forces will ‘come back’ if…
SSan Francisco Read More Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crisesDecember 28, 2025 Item 1 of 2 A Waymo Zeekr robotaxi model, developed with Chinese automaker Geely, is shown charging at…
CCalifornia Read More California drops suit against Trump’s high-speed rail funding revocationDecember 27, 2025 California High-Speed Rail Authority cites lack of federal trustworthinessState plans to proceed without federal funding, seeks private investors…
CCalifornia Read More More rain expected in drenched California before drier weekendDecember 26, 2025 Item 1 of 2 Heavy machinery clears a section of the 5 Freeway that was closed, as heavy…
LLos Angeles Read More Atmospheric river drenches Los Angeles, triggers widespread floodingDecember 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Torrential rains drenched Southern California on Wednesday, unleashing widespread flash flooding as…
SSan Francisco Read More Waymo to update software after San Francisco power outage snarls self-driving vehiclesDecember 24, 2025 Item 1 of 2 Waymo driverless taxi drives in lower Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 26,…