California
Bay Area
Californians confront rising cost of living
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The state already has a higher percentage of residents living in poverty than any other in the nation.Bay Area
DOJ expands Elder Fraud Task Force to stop scams that target older Americans
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The greatest number of victim losses are due to so-called "romance scams."Bay Area
Newsom calls special session on gas rebate
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Californians pay around $2.50 more per gallon of gas than the national price average.Bay Area
Health care workers union is using ballot measures to remedy low wages amid a workforce shortage
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Union leaders hope that local wins for two measures to raise healthcare workers' wages at private facilities will spur a statewide movement.Bay Area
Newsom signs bill making family leave affordable to more workers
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Bill increases leave payments to 90% of paychecks for lower-income workers in 2025.Bay Area
As gas prices soar, state on brink of sending rebates
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Californians have been hit particularly hard by the surging cost of gas.climate change
California phases out new gas cars — so what’s next for electric cars?
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California will revolutionize the car market by ending sales of new gas cars within 12 years, forcing car buyers to switch to electric cars.California
Wage theft: Car wash workers in $2.3 million case await pay 3 years later
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The state said the case against Playa Vista would be the largest wage theft payout by a California car wash.Bay Area
