Economy Many California fishermen are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet? California’s fishing fleet is shrinking. An apprenticeship aimed at reviving it showed the obstacles to sustaining locally caught fish. June 30, 2026
Economy Newsom signs law that lets Uber, attorneys avoid ballot measure fight New California law limits medical cost recoveries from ride-hailing crashes, imposes new driver background check rules June 26, 2026
Economy Uber passed an insurance law in California. It did not disclose key info, a lawmaker says Law reduces Uber’s insurance liability, but a consumer advocacy group — and one lawmaker — say the company didn’t disclose it largely insures itself. June 24, 2026
Economy California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. Allen Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, aftermath of the L.A. fires. June 9, 2026
Economy California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries California’s life sciences industry, and some lawmakers, urge state leaders to reject budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits. June 8, 2026
Economy California’s ‘groundbreaking’ fast food council lacks a leader, hasn’t met in over a year Fast food workers urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a chairperson to California’s fast food council, which hasn’t met in over a year. May 18, 2026
Economy Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance commissioner candidates propose greater state involvement. May 16, 2026
Economy California schools, agencies face higher fuel prices from Iran war As CHP, Caltrans and schools adjust spending because of rising fuel costs, the state braces for broader effects of higher energy prices. May 15, 2026
Economy Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law California lawsuit alleges Uber hasn’t created a promised system for drivers to appeal being kicked off the app. May 13, 2026
Economy How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses Small California businesses — facing tariffs and rising fuel and shipping prices from war — wonder how long they can survive. May 13, 2026