California newspapers are disappearing. Richmond is living what comes next

RICHMOND, Calif.  —  For years Richmond City Councilmember Cesar Zepeda has been on an unsuccessful crusade…

Silicon Valley billionaires put plans for new California city on hold

The tech billionaires backing a proposal to raise a brand new city on the rolling prairie…

California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers

California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one…

California lawmakers advance tax on Big Tech to help fund news industry

SACRAMENTO —  The California state Senate on Thursday passed legislation aimed at helping the news industry by…