Bay Area homeowner beats $55,000 fee for expansion project after legal fight with city

The city of East Palo Alto settled a federal suit brought by a homeowner who was facing a nearly $55,000 affordable housing ...

Hong Kong Buildings Blaze Kills 36, Nearly 300 Missing

HONG KONG (Reuters) -At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in ...

California labor leader calls charges of obstructing immigration officers during raid ‘baseless’

David Huerta, president of SEIU California, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of obstruction, resistance or opposition to ...
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California’s 2026 Employment Law Shake-Up: What Employers Need to Know

Starting in 2026, California employers face sweeping changes that redefine workplace compliance. From expanded employee rights and pay transparency ...
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Power company profits

The backstory: The bid was put forward by the U.S. in conjunction with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. It includes 50 ...