Not clear whether wage increases drive automation

Jan 20, 2016
Some business owners are seeking out robots to deal with minimum wage hikes.

Tech boom starts to transform Oakland real estate

Jan 19, 2016
Commercial real-estate developers scramble to keep up with next-gen office demands

Feeling the economic power of Powerball

Jan 11, 2016
The jackpot has never been this high, but not all the winners cash in big

California town divided over downtown homeless shelter

Dec 28, 2015
The debate is over a historic hotel offering transitional housing.

In California, minimum wage boon can lead to child care costs

Dec 24, 2015
How minimum wage can help — and hurt — workers with children.

Labor board landmark ruling affects contract workers

Aug 28, 2015
The ruling could change the relationship between businesses and subcontractors/

A rural town hates the coming of high-speed trains

Jul 29, 2015
Tiny Acton, California, fears railway will bring water and noise pollution.

For public good, not for profit.

A desert city welcomes California's high-speed train

Jul 27, 2015
California's high-speed rail project is controversial because of its cost, but Palmdale is looking forward to bullet trains.

El Niño: Be careful what you wish for

Jul 24, 2015
Even a strong rain storms won't end a deep drought, but they could cause havoc.

Oil is cheap, but gas is still expensive in California

Jul 22, 2015
Shortages of the state's special blend causes prices to spike, but this feels different.