#california

#california

Robin Boland, executive director of the Julian Chamber of Commerce, states, 'A lot of people think it's only the fall, but Julian is fun all year long. This is a great place to come for fresh air and quiet, and the hiking is amazing.'

The Dahlia Society of California Flower Show draws thousands of visitors annually to the Hall of Flowers, showcasing growers' best blooms, with awards in multiple categories.

"President [JD] Vance has threatened a military takeover of state government in Sacramento, backed by National Guard troops from nearby red states. Armed conflict looks increasingly possible," Cohen wrote in a fictitious news bulletin about his hypothetical scenario.

The community was initially approved for construction on 29,000 acres in the early 1990s and was dreamed up as a massive project featuring thousands of homes, half a dozen golf courses and even a hotel.

A federal judge ruled that California's laws barring non-residents from applying for concealed-carry licenses violate the Second and 14th Amendments by unconstitutionally restricting their rights.

California unveiled a $750 million expansion of its film and television tax credit program to retain Hollywood production and boost local jobs. This funding more than doubles the previous cap of $330 million annually, making California one of the most generous states for film incentives. Lawmakers approved the measure as a crucial step to revive the struggling industry and compete against other regions offering larger incentives.

Dismissing building codes purely to speed rebuilding is a false economy. In this time of need for more housing, including the replacement of housing destroyed by wildfires, now is the time to build smarter, not quicker and more slipshod.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta concluded that state law prohibits draft and pick'em-style daily fantasy contests because they involve betting on sporting events.

Mohmaed Saeed, owner of the Dinuba Food Center in Dinuba, CA, provides free food delivery to families worried about immigration enforcement. This effort supports local residents during uncertain times.

California consumers' optimism towards Donald Trump's presidency has sharply declined, with confidence indexes showing a 25% drop in contrast to a 19% rise after his first election.

Didion's recollections focus less on Hearst and more on her own contradictory identity shaped by her California roots, showcasing her conflicted feelings about the place.

Long Beach tourism brought in about $2 billion in 2023, a $213 million increase compared to 2018, making it a shining star in Los Angeles County.

While many state employees expressed relief at the decision to continue teleworking, there was frustration about the abrupt changes in expectations due to last-minute negotiations.

The gasoline excise tax in California increased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon on July 1, as part of Senate Bill 1.

California's new law allows universities to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant departure from traditional amateur status. Up to $20.5 million may be distributed this year.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold free fishing days on July 5 and August 30, allowing residents to fish without a license, promoting outdoor enjoyment.

The changes waive CEQA for just about any proposed low- or mid-rise development in urban neighborhoods zoned for multifamily housing. No more thousand-page studies of soils, the shadows the buildings may cast and traffic they may bring.

Minnesota has become the second state to allow lane splitting by motorcyclists, but with rules substantially tighter than California's.

Aishwarya Iyer's Brightland brand uses beautiful glass bottles as a strategy to attract consumers, akin to a Trojan horse, leading to a rise in American olive oil appreciation.

The program offers a discount that amounts to 90% of the overall repair costs, providing low-income Californian families the means to repair their car A/C and combat extreme heat.

In 2020-21, cannabis tax revenues in the county reached an apex of $15.7 million. But by 2024-25, they dipped to nearly a third of that.

The California Transportation Commission's decision to fund major highway projects, including the controversial 71 Freeway expansion, has sparked concerns from environmental and community advocates.

Golden mussels like to stick to hard surfaces - like those pipes and pumps - and that has state officials concerned. They're going to grow, they're going to settle out, attach onto the walls, and then begin forming those colonies.

Siva Gunda stated, 'the profit cap would serve as a deterrent to refiners boosting investments in the state,' highlighting the need to focus on increasing gasoline supply instead.

The Grants Pass ruling allowed cities to impose stricter enforcement on homelessness, resulting in a significant increase in arrests and citations for camping-related offenses across California.

"You don't realize how bad it is until you leave," Lowe said.

The proposed cuts to federal financial aid threaten access to college for low-income students, particularly in the Bay Area where many rely on Pell Grants.