The number of homes listed for sale in California is on the rise and last month saw the largest jump in more than a year amid heightening home prices in the state, according to data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR).CAR pointed out that active listings shot up based on monthly comparisons to last year for the second consecutive month, while new active listings also increased by double digits as the hopping spring season for home sales gets underway. The median home price in...
After the Supreme Court overturned the Roe vs. Wade decision in 2022, jeopardizing abortion access for millions nationwide, California emerged as a "hot spot" and saw a surge in procedures — an influx probably due in part to out-of-staters facing new restrictions and looking for care. Tuesday's decision by the Arizona Supreme Court that aims to impose a near-total abortion ban in the neighboring state has put Southern California providers on alert and reignited leading state Democrats' efforts...
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California's EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. On March 20, Maine's Board of Environmental Protection voted 4-2 against adopting California's Advanced Clean Cars II rules, which accompany the state's planned ban on sales of new gasoline cars in 2035 and
Rookie Jackson Merrill's enthusiasm appears to be contagious for the San Diego Padres, who will continue their three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. The 20-year Merrill recorded his second consecutive three-hit game to help the Padres rally for a 7-3 victory Monday. Milwaukee led 3-1 before Merrill's two-run single highlighted the Padres' six-run fifth inning. "It just seemed like a snakebit inning," Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy said. "We still had a chance to...
(The Center Square) - A Washington agricultural advocacy group is pushing back against a proposal by the California Air Quality Control Board requiring railroads to purchase zero-emission trains, a move one organization has called “entirely workable.” Last year, CARB voted in favor of a new rule requiring zero-emission train purchases would also force railroads to prematurely retire 25,000 diesel-powered trains, as the rule prohibits trains 23-years or older from operating in the...
When his entertainment industry clients want to hire foreign actors for a film shoot, Los Angeles immigration attorney Ally Bolour has to time the visa filings carefully, to secure their entry close to the production start date while meeting the tight schedules of performers. Often, there’s little wiggle room. Now, Bolour’s clients not only must pay more for visa filings but also face a potentially longer wait. Bolour usually applies under expedited "premium processing." That fee went up 12% to...
To the editor: Your print edition front page on April 8 had two articles about worsening circumstances in California with regard to climate change and housing, and a piece explaining the reasons conservatives don’t like us. It seems to be the norm for folks (even our friends and members of our family) to think negatively about the state. In reality, it is probable that not living within a budget leads to people thinking California is too expensive; that not knowing people different than we are...
When you consider the benefits of smart technology, gardening might not be the first application that comes to mind. But the iDOO WiFi 12 Pods Hydroponics Growing System is here to revolutionize how we farm indoors, making it easier than ever to grow your favorite herbs, flowers, and vegetables at home. Currently available on Walmart with a 63% discount, this hydroponics growing system ensures a thriving garden no matter the season. Firstly, the WiFi-enabled iDOO Hydroponics Growing System...
Recently, the Biden administration finalized a rule that would drastically limit consumer choice for families in my home state of Michigan and those across the country.
California saw applications for unemployment benefits rise for the week ending March 30, according to the Department of Labor—a signal that the jobs market may become more challenging amid a rise in the state's jobless rate.In the Golden State, the number of jobless claims increased by 2,147, the largest rise in the nation. Pennsylvania followed with 1,913 new claims, and Iowa with 1,383. Overall, for the week ending April 6, claims declined by 11,000 to 211,000, below what economist...
New monthly inflation numbers show consumer costs running hotter than expected. Gas, rent and car insurance largely drove overall inflation higher.
New monthly inflation numbers show consumer costs running hotter than expected. Gas, rent and car insurance largely drove overall inflation higher.