California business news

California’s Film and Television Industry Faces Job Crisis

News Summary California's film and television industry is suffering significant job losses due to strikes by writers and actors in…

2 weeks ago

California’s New Business Applications Show Resilience in 2024

News Summary California witnessed an average of 43,265 new business applications monthly in 2024, despite a 6.9% decline from last…

2 weeks ago

California Prepares for Gas Price Surge Amid Refinery Closures

News Summary California faces a potential spike in gas prices as two major refineries announce their closures: the Valero Benicia…

2 weeks ago

California Refineries Announce Closures, Raising Gas Concerns

News Summary California lawmakers are alarmed as the Valero Benicia and Phillips 66 refineries announce closures, which could slash the…

2 weeks ago

California Faces Job Crisis Amid Production Slump in Hollywood

News Summary California’s film and television industry is experiencing a severe job crisis, with around 40,000 production jobs lost over…

2 weeks ago

California Film Industry Faces Critical Challenges

News Summary A new Milken Institute report warns that California's film and television industry is at risk due to high…

3 weeks ago

California Sees Significant Rise in Consumer Confidence

News Summary California has recorded a notable 22% increase in consumer confidence for May, marking the first boost since the…

3 weeks ago

California Lobbying Expenditures Surge to Record $540 Million

News Summary California has recorded a historic $540 million in lobbying expenditures for 2024, a 10% increase from the previous…

3 weeks ago

California Attorney General Sues Trump Over Tariffs

News Summary California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's tariffs, asserting that they are…

3 weeks ago

California Lawmakers Remove Proposed Increase for Film Tax Credit

News Summary California lawmakers have removed references to a proposed increase of the film and television tax credit program's cap…

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