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Federal tax reform will help many Californians, but it will dig deep into the pockets of the state's wealthy residents

In Blue California, Why Are so Many Leftist Plans Going Under?

July 3, 2019

An unprecedented haul of tax dollars generated by a roaring economy. A governor who campaigned on a big-ticket policy agenda of long-time lefty favorites, including universal childcare and state-funded healthcare for all. A Legislature so thoroughly packed wit...

Walters: Newsom’s Housing Deal Just a Baby Step

Dan Walters, CALmatters Commentary

July 3, 2019

Every Californian should be aware by now that the state’s housing shortage not only causes personal angst for millions of the state’s residents, but is a key factor in its economic future. Dan Walter...

Poll: Trump Isn’t Getting a Boost from Strong US Economy

AP News

July 1, 2019

WASHINGTON — The solid economy is doing little to bolster support for President Donald Trump. Americans give Trump mixed reviews for his economic stewardship despite the growth achieved during this presidenc...

Photo of a sign for Facebook Way in Menlo Park, Ca.

Facebook Plans Its Own Currency for 2 Billion-Plus Users

AP News

June 18, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too. The social network unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin for g...

Walters: New State Budget Has Some Big Caveats

Dan Walters, CALmatters Commentary

June 16, 2019

California’s political leaders, Democrats all, are touting a new state budget that expands spending on services for the state’s poor while building reserves. Dan Walters CALmatters That’s tru...

Biden Attacks Trump on Trade as Both Come to Iowa

AP News

June 11, 2019

DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrat Joe Biden is assailing President Donald Trump on trade and broadly branding him as "existential threat to America" in a preview of what the country might expect if he prevails in his...

Photo of job applicants lined up during a job fair in Hollywood, Fla.

US Hiring Slows Amid Trade Tensions, Weaker Global Economy

AP News

June 7, 2019

WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring stumbled in May as employers added just 75,000 jobs, a sign that businesses have become more cautious in the face of weaker global growth and widening trade conflicts. Last month's modest job gain followed a much healthier increase ...

Commutes, Jobs at Stake in California’s Clean Air Battle With Trump

CALmatters

June 3, 2019

Unrelenting commutes. Lost construction jobs. A statewide economic shudder. Prepare for all three if California loses its clean air battle with the Trump administration. by Rachel Becker CALmatters ...

Economy Grew at Solid 3.1% Rate in Q1; Slowdown Expected

AP News

May 30, 2019

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.1% rate in the first three months of the year, but much of that gain was based on temporary factors that will likely fade, leaving growth much slower in the curre...

Picture of a ledger on a desk. The ledger is titled "California Taxes."

Proposed Sales Tax on Business Services Has Horrible Timing

CALmatters

May 27, 2019

California’s elected leaders are enjoying the fruits of a go-go economy, with record surpluses and record spending on education. So, naturally, there’s talk of tax increases. Opinion Loren Kaye Special to CALmatters Californians have enjoyed ...

Iran's Guard Talks Tough, Says It Has No Fear of War With US

Clovis Secures Its Future Growth With FID Water Deals

Retail Rivals Crash Amazon’s Prime Day Party

Facing Censure, Trump Insists ‘Not a Racist Bone in My Body’

California Has Housing Crisis, Legislature Has No Fix Yet

Police Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Make Communities Safer

Poll: Many Feeling Vulnerable Despite Economic Gains

Trump Said Water Wars ‘Easy’ to Fix. What Do Farmers Say Now?

Galaxy's Edge Mania Means Lines are Short in the Rest of Disneyland

Fresno’s Mike Oz Explains How He Got His Own 2019 Topps Allen And Ginter Baseball Card

49ers Sign K Robbie Gould to Four-Year Contract

Graphic Suicide Scene Edited out of ’13 Reasons Why’ Finale

In California, a Blue Wave and Progressive Governor: So Why Are so Many Leftist Plans Going Under?

As Hedge Funds Fight for Control of PG&E, Here Is How Workers See It

Black Mother in Labor Told Not to Scream. Can California Fix Maternity Care Racism?

Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the Space Race

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Trump Campaign Says It Raised $105 Million in 2nd Quarter

NW Fresno Traffic is a Horror Show. How Would Council Candidates Fix It?

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

Buttigieg, Biden Represent Democrats’ Generational Divide

In Blue California, Why Are so Many Leftist Plans Going Under?

Walters: Newsom’s Housing Deal Just a Baby Step

Poll: Trump Isn’t Getting a Boost from Strong US Economy

Facebook Plans Its Own Currency for 2 Billion-Plus Users

Walters: New State Budget Has Some Big Caveats

Biden Attacks Trump on Trade as Both Come to Iowa

US Hiring Slows Amid Trade Tensions, Weaker Global Economy

Commutes, Jobs at Stake in California’s Clean Air Battle With Trump

Economy Grew at Solid 3.1% Rate in Q1; Slowdown Expected

Proposed Sales Tax on Business Services Has Horrible Timing

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