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…
Violent criminals in San Francisco skip jail with Drug Court
Dangerous criminals are using San Francisco’s Drug Court program as a get-out-of-jail free card, a new data analysis…
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…
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…
Kern County faces legal claims over 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Child Protective Services and the Department of Human Services failed to protect…
L.A. Angels reach settlement with late P Tyler Skaggs’ family, ending wrongful-death trial
The family of late MLBer Tyler Skaggs and the Angels “reached a settlement Friday, ending a contentious trial…
Filmmaker Rob Reiner’s son charged with murder in parents’ slaying
Nick Reiner arrested hours after bodies were foundActor-director’s son remained jailed without bondSuspect had long history of struggles…