Steyer’s $195 Million Political Ad Buy Sets Yearly Record
Billionaire Tom Steyer has shattered spending records with a $195 million political ad blitz this year, dwarfing riva...
California
Explore four California-focused articles on prices, taxes, budgeting, and saving strategies. Learn practical steps to improve your finances today and plan smarter with region-specific tips.
38 articlesCalifornia Backs $100M Fund for Wildfire Rebuilds This Week
California’s latest budget proposal includes a $100 million fund to help homeowners bridge insurance gaps and acceler...
California Legislators Re-Try ‘Loophole-Proof’ Starter Law
California lawmakers move to tighten a five-year-old starter-home law, with SB 1116 clearing the Senate 37-0 and head...
Fault Lines Surface as CEQA Exemption Accelerates Housing
California’s CEQA exemption is speeding residential projects, yet fault lines surface as opponents deploy new delay t...
Elon Musk Ditch California Sparks SpaceX IPO Hopes Rise
SpaceX is weighing a high-profile IPO that could bring California a much-needed economic boost despite the chatter ar...
California’s Mandatory Worldwide Combined Policy: A Mistake
California weighs a sweeping tax rule that would tax global income of multinationals. This piece explains why the ide...
State Farm Bets Big on AI—And Faces California Hurdles
State Farm is rolling out an AI-driven claims platform as part of a broader push to reinvent pricing and service. The...
Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Spying for China, Resigns
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to helping a foreign government, stepping down as federal inve...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Pushes State Investor Ban
A proposed state ban on institutional buyers could change how Californians get loans for homes and how lenders price ...
Californians Move Away Typically Save on Housing Costs
A UC Berkeley analysis tracking households through 2025 finds relocating out of California reduces monthly housing bi...
Newsom Warns Cities of Lawsuits Over Transit Zoning
California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned 15 cities and counties they have 30 days to align their zoning with SB 79 or face...
Regional Markets Back Demand as Rates Tighten Across Regions
Regional markets back demand remains resilient as rate pressure builds, with Texas leading loan activity and Californ...