Economy

The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California's renewable energy economy, prompting the legislature to take steps to ensure future investments benefit local communities that have long been left behind.

California is experiencing unexpectedly shaky economic conditions, as health care costs rise and Trump's tariffs create ongoing uncertainty.

Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.

It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results.

Insurance department investigates State Farm over Los Angeles fire survivors’ smoke damage claims as insurer awaits approval of rate increase.

The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.

With input from a Stanford lab, Common Sense Media concludes the AI systems can exacerbate problems like addiction and self harm.

The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.

From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity.