California franchisees are cutting employee hours and raising prices in response to a new law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, while workers see mixed impacts.
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TikTok Faces California Review Over Alleged Trump-Critical Content Suppression
California Gov. Newsom is investigating TikTok for allegedly suppressing content critical of Trump after new U.S. ownership changes.
California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights
California grants rideshare drivers historic union rights, empowering 800,000 drivers to collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions starting in 2026.
Gov. Newsom Urges Special Session to Cut California's Gas Prices 40% Higher Than US Average
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special session to address the state's rising gas prices, which average $4.64 per gallon, nearly 40% above the national average.
California Passes New Laws Targeting Shoplifting and Organized Theft Rings
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new laws to combat organized retail crime, focusing on shoplifting, vehicle theft, and the resale of stolen goods online, with increased penalties for middlemen and stricter regulations for online sellers.
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A Los Angeles man was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in laundering over $15.5 million for international drug traffickers.
A wildfire in the mountains above Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley on July 5 appears to threaten Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson's former estate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing restaurants to collect service charges despite SB 478, which shields consumers from "junk fees."
A New Zealand tourist, identified as the wife of prominent businessman Doug McKay, was tragically killed during a robbery attempt in Southern California.
A California law requiring credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes that could be assigned to gun stores to track their sales is set to be implemented on July 1.
Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion in Damages After Breaking Antitrust Laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
A jury in a California-based US District Court ordered the NFL to pay almost $4.8 billion in damages to a class action after a ruling found the league violating antitrust laws.
The California Legislature approved bills to amend the Private Attorneys General Act, reducing penalties for some employers while requiring corrective actions for violations.
US District Court judge Edward J. Davila partially denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by 25 subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
California Democrats have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for 426,000 healthcare workers to address a $46.8 billion budget deficit.
