Why did California’s minimum-wage boost fail?

Californians, who have historically supported efforts to raise the minimum wage, were not swayed this time…

Insurance commissioner defends homeowners plan for wildfire areas

Bruce Breslau has lived in his Chatsworth condo since 2009 and figures that last year he…

Regulators will fast-track reviews of homeowner insurance rate hikes

The state insurance commissioner took action Friday to speed up reviews of rate hikes sought by…

Uber, Lyft win Prop 22 ruling; workers remain contractors

The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Proposition 22, the voter initiative that allows Uber, Lyft…