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Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts
Such federal cutbacks might be particularly tough to swallow in liberal-leaning California. Last year, taxpayers in the state ...
California draws ire as out-of-state factory farms turn pig poop into cash
A state climate program helps Smithfield Foods and others profit from animal waste. Scientists and neighbors say the deal ...
California offering $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
Dubbed the Avian Flu Influenza Area Surveillance Testing or AFAST project, some clinics in the state are giving $25 in gift ...
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Columbia to expand in California through $2 billion deal
Tacoma, Washington-based Columbia Banking System said it will buy Pacific Premier Bancorp, accelerating its growth in ...
Irvine to be home of first T&T Asian supermarket in Southern California
Canada’s largest Asian grocery store is opening a U.S. division in Brea with eyes on more stores for the region.
Get your tote bags ready. Trader Joe's is opening 21 new stores, including in California
Trader Joe’s is currently scheduled to open new stores in California this year in the following locations, according to the ...
Washington lawmakers approve 6-cent gas tax hike with July start date
Washington drivers face a new gas tax increase after nearly a decade. Learn more about the impact on fuel prices and budgets.
California is world's fourth-largest economy: Here's where other US states rank
California is the fourth-largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday.
Justice Department to cut hundreds of grants, many impacting Southern California victim services, crime prevention programs
Advocates warn the loss of federal funding will jeopardize programs that help crime survivors heal and prevent cycles of ...
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California becomes the fourth-largest economy in the world
California is now the fourth-largest economy in the world, with a nominal GDP of $4.10 trillion in 2024. The Golden State is behind the United States, China, and Germany, which had a GDP of $4.65 ...