Stories Tagged as
California
Not clear whether wage increases drive automation
by
Molly Wood
Jan 20, 2016
Some business owners are seeking out robots to deal with minimum wage hikes.
Tech boom starts to transform Oakland real estate
by
Molly Wood
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
by
Nova Safo
Aug 28, 2015
The ruling could change the relationship between businesses and subcontractors/
A rural town hates the coming of high-speed trains
by
Jeff Tyler
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
by
Jeff Tyler
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
by
Gigi Douban
Jul 22, 2015
Shortages of the state's special blend causes prices to spike, but this feels different.