A huge Burger King franchisee is rushing to cut costs over California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. Restaurants are cutting staff's hours and turning to tech.
The FBI requested documents from the treasurer's office as part of a federal grand jury subpoena involving a case that has not yet been made public.
A spokesman for State Treasurer Fiona Ma confirmed that it had been contacted by a law enforcement agency seeking documents and that it is cooperating.
The forecasted allocation has increased to 40%
(FOX40.COM) — The California State Fair continues to announce performers for its 2024 concert series. On April 22, the latest music acts announced for the Toyota Concert Series were country singer Cole Swindell and classic surf rock band The Beach Boys. Swindell will perform at 8 p.m. on July 14 while The Beach Boys will []
Could a crackdown on Clear be brewing in the nation’s most populous state? On Tuesday, California lawmakers will begin considering a bill that, if passed, could place serious new regulations on the expedited airport security service. Critics say it could effectively force Clear out of many Golden State airports. At issue is the fact that …
(FOX40.COM) — Southern California Senator Steven Bradford has launched a campaign for lieutenant governor in 2026. Senator Bradford has served in the State Senate since 2016 and was previously in the Assembly, along with the Gardena City Council. He was also a member of California's legislative reparations task force. Senator Bradford says he believes his []
It was bound to end. This is California, after all. Losing population defies our history. Now we’re back growing again. Yes, that’s correct. California has resumed adding people after three years of shedding them. Just last week, I reported that California residents were fleeing the state. They still are. But our numbers again are rising, based on updated Newsom administration data to be released around May 1. What caused the turnaround? Fewer people are now able to work remotely in other...
Google Begins Blocking News From California Outlets Over State Bill Google has temporarily blocked access to California-based news outlets for some state residents, as the search giant escalates its battle with the state over a landmark bill which would force tech giants to pay online publishers for their content. In doing so, the company has revived a political tactic used repeatedly by the tech industry to try and derail similar legislation in places like Canada and Australia...
Is California really a high-tax state? New findings question (Third column, 5th story, link)
California's newest state park, located 80 miles east of San Francisco, has an opening date. After a decade of planning and $40 million in funding, Dos Rios State Park in the San Joaquin Valley will open to the public on June 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California State Parks announced Monday. The 1,600-acre property, nestled between the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, around eight miles from Modesto, is the largest public-private floodplain restoration project in the state. It's also the first...
(FOX40.COM) -- California's newest state park, which is located near Modesto, was given a special dedication ceremony on Monday with Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Since 2012, River Partners, the Tuolumne River Trust and many other organizations have led the restoration of Dos Rios Ranch Preserve near the confluence of the San []