What is likely to be the final industry battle challenging California’s AB5 regulation that defines independent contractor status now awaits a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which already once upheld the law’s jurisdiction over …
Every day Union Pacific and BNSF Railway trains battle gravity and curvature as they wind their way up and down the former Southern Pacific main line through the rugged Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California.Now UP and BNSF are engaged in a different …
Former Fox News contributor Steve Hilton has officially launched his campaign to become California’s next governor, hoping to shake up the state’s deep-blue political scene. With a promise to “Make California Golden Again,” Hilton enters the 2026 race …
California Governor Gavin Newsom is showing the breadth of his economic illiteracy – or just plain old political deceit. Last week, Gov. Newsom and State Attorney General Rob Bonta sued President Donald Trump over his tariff’s – the first state in the …
Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering statewide issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WeeklyMatters for a Saturday morning digest of the latest news and commentary from the Golden State. This story is part …
In summary Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead the field of Republicans who hope to snap a long GOP losing streak in next year’s California governor’s race. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all …
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) was operating on a black bear conservation and management plan from 1998—up until last Monday, when they released an update that will help track local populations, conserve …
Will deep-blue California choose another failed leftist for governor in 2026, or have residents finally had enough of one-party rule that has pushed the state towards its rapid decline? A familiar face—a former Fox News anchor—is hoping it’s the latter and …
A former key adviser to David Cameron has announced he is running for governor of California in 2026. In a video announcement posted to X, Steve Hilton highlighted his past growing up in London and working in 10 Downing Street. The businessman, author and …
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