L.A. Area Chamber launches major workforce initiative targeting healthcare shortages
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new workforce development initiative called “The Paradigm Shift,” launched in partnership with The Broad Foundation and the CEO Council.
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UC researchers drive advances toward better Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
Alzheimer’s disease affects about 10 percent of people over age 65 and is a leading cause of death, surpassing both breast cancer and prostate cancer.
UC Davis receives federal grant to extract rare earth elements from mine wastewater
A research team at the University of California, Davis has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA‑E) to develop a process for extracting rare earth elements from acidic...
U.S. Census Bureau releases latest business trends data through BTOS
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which provides regular information on business conditions and projections across the United States.
California Public Utilities Commission reports progress on environmental and social justice goals
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released its 2025 annual report on the Environmental and Social Justice (ESJ) Action Plan 2.0, documenting the agency’s efforts to integrate ESJ principles into its regulatory activities.
Census Bureau reports decline in married-couple households since mid-1970s
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show notable changes in household composition in the United States over the past 50 years.
California hotels announce Black Friday travel deals across state
California hotels and resorts are offering a range of Black Friday travel deals for 2025, with discounts available online ahead of Thanksgiving and continuing through Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday.
Rebuild California’s Mike Netter on insurance exodus: ‘The political class in Sacramento created this crisis’
Mike Netter, vice chair of Rebuild California, said on X that overregulation by state leaders has fueled an insurance exodus, which he says is harming families and small businesses.
California resident on rising auto rates: ‘My auto insurance is ridiculous’
Gabriel Santillan, a resident of California, has expressed concern over the sharp rise in auto insurance premiums affecting his household.
Energy Department offers $134 million for domestic rare earth element projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation is making up to $134 million available to support domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs).
California Public Utilities Commission posts weekly update on utility filings
Each week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announces new filings that affect utility services and consumers across the state.
Bob Foster remembered for leadership at Southern California Edison and City of Long Beach
The Edison International and Southern California Edison communities are mourning the death of Bob Foster, a former SCE president and Long Beach mayor recognized for his influence on energy policy in California.
Reflecting on beneficial absences can strengthen feelings of gratitude
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a family took advantage of lower cruise ship prices and booked a trip.