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