California 'billionaire tax' would levy 5% on fortunes in 2027

Voters may weigh a one-time 5% tax on Californians worth $1B+. SEIU backs it; Newsom opposes; tech titans warn they could leave if it passes.

California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work and where the money would go.

Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.

California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing

A slew of new laws in California have gone into effect, including a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks, cuts to the cost of insulin and a requirement for landlords to provide refrigerators.

California defies deadline on immigrant trucker licenses as feds threaten funding cuts

California delays crackdown on immigrant commercial driver's licenses until March, defying federal deadline and risking $160 million in funding cuts.
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10 California employment law changes on tap for 2026

The new year gives Golden State employers plenty to wrap their heads around, from new workplace notice requirements to pay equity and paid leave updates.

One of California's oldest restaurants, a diner to the stars, is closing forever

The oldest operating restaurant in Los Angeles County once served President Benjamin Harrison on a reelection campaign stop in 1891. Teddy Roosevelt later dug into a New York steak at the diner in 1903.

Southern California winter rains break records, with another storm on the way

A storm is expected to bring rain and snow to the Los Angeles area this weekend, with gusty winds and possible flooding possible in burn scar areas, forecasters said.

California scheduled to host events in 2026 sure to draw crowd, what to know

Big sporting events, anniversary celebrations and annual awards shows will make California a much visited location in 2026.
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