California ranchers have had it with wolves

If the saying misery loves company is true, Colorado ranchers should be in contact with ranchers in California who have had enough of wolf depredations. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times says that wolf depredations have gotten so bad that officials …

With communities like Boyle Heights left in the dark, California moves to crack down on copper wire dealers and sellers

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. A California bill aims to curb illicit copper …

Prince Harry Honors 'Quiet Heroes' Who Fought California’s Devastating Wildfires at Beverly Hills Awards Ceremony

Prince Harry is back in California and honoring those who helped combat the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year. The Duke of Sussex, 40, returned for the second year in a row to the Living Legends of Aviation ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton …

Petr Vakoč uses Belgian Waffle Ride California as springboard to defend Traka 200 title

Petr Vakoč (Canyon) completes a trifecta of US races this weekend at Belgian Waffle Ride California, and he is in top form headed to defend his Traka 200 title on May 3.  Vakoč decided to re-create himself after years on the WorldTour and struck gold in …

California Overtakes Japan to Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy — But Challenges Loom

New data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently revealed that the US state of California has been ranked as the fourth largest economy globally. The state's GDP, amounting to £3.08 trillion ($4. …

California’s hiring rate falls to lowest since 2010

The weakness in California’s job market is not what you might think. In 2024, California bosses grew staffing by 131,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was 15% slower than 2023’s job creation. Minus the pandemic era’s gyrations, …

Southern California Event Aims to Break Business Barriers for Minority Suppliers

The Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) will host its signature B3 Conference + Expo in Pasadena on May 15, Thursday, bringing together entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and procurement professionals for a day focused on …

California’s hiring rate falls to lowest since 2010

California is running out of license plate numbers. Here’s what comes next

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Christopher Lucero | The Incomparable California

California is incomparable. It is especially incomparable to other states like Texas or North Carolina. Why? Climate … and lots of wealthy consumers. Even the less well off here are dozens of times wealthier than a West Virginian in poverty. So, when …