California's billionaire tax explained

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See the list of California's 200-plus billionaires who could be hit by the proposed wealth tax
California has over 200 billionaires that could be hit by a proposed wealth tax. Several have recently moved assets out of the state.

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California governor proposes $200 million in new state EV tax rebates
The Signal Chat Where Silicon Valley Is Plotting Against California’s Billionaire Tax

California, Newsom and budget shortfall

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Newsom unveils $349B California budget, smaller deficit forecast
Newsom’s $349B budget projects a $2.9B deficit boosts education and braces for future shortfalls amid federal funding cuts.

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$3B deficit, less money from federal govt: What we know about California's 2026 budget
Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing

Santa Ana winds continue to batter Southern California

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Santa Ana winds continue through the weekend, bringing warmer Southern California temperatures
Downtown Los Angeles and the LA Basin are expected to experience only light winds on Saturday. "It's going to be dry and sunny for wind-free areas, like the LA Basin," CBS LA Meteorologist Alex Biston said.

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Powerful Santa Ana winds return to Southern California, prompting warnings
Strong Santa Ana winds whip throughout Southern California

California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis'

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California Homeowners Unaffected by Wildfires Could Get New Insurance Bill
Changes in California's Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plan could mean higher expenses for homeowners after fires.

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California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
L.A. wildfires leave lasting impact on California’s insurance market

In-N-Out, Southern California and Burger outlets

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In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam
Two people allegedly used $100 bills to order items are dozens of In-N-Our Burgers across California, police said.

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12 Southern California In-N-Outs targeted in alleged counterfeit money scheme
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In-N-Out restaurants targeted by counterfeit $100 bills scam, 2 women arrested, Glendale police say

Why is it so cold? What to know about the 'Extreme Cold' in California

Some Californians are experiencing an unusual feeling, cold. Why is it so cold and what is the coldest the state has ever ...

$8 Billion Bill? No Problem: Why Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Isn’t Losing Sleep Over California’s New Tax

California just dropped a bombshell that has billionaires scrambling… except one. A proposed ballot measure could hit the ...

California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years

Following winter storms that lashed California with rain and snow in recent weeks, the state is completely free of drought ...

California is free of all drought, dryness for first time in 25 years. Inside the remarkable turnaround

After experiencing one of the wettest holiday seasons on record, still soggy California hit a major milestone this week — ...

Proposed California budget plan includes $30 billion more in spending with $2.9 billion deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom's finance director is set to present the governor's spending proposal for the state's 2026-2027 budget on ...

Colorado River plan could bring sweeping water cuts to California

Federal draft plan could slash California’s Colorado River supply, impacting farms, cities, and energy. Here's what to know.

California made them rich. Now billionaires flee when the state asks for a little something back.

California helped make them the rich. Now a small proposed tax is spooking them out of the state. California helped make them ...

Donald Trump Issues Ultimatum To California Amid Major Fraud Probe

California’s child care programs won’t be able to access federal funding until they can prove they’re not committing fraud.