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California Dream For All Opens Feb. 24, Offers Up to $150,000 for Homebuyers

Jan 20, 2026 2:43 PM PST

California’s Dream For All (DFA), a state-run program that helps first-time homebuyers with upfront costs, will open its pre-registration portal on February 24. According to...

Policy

How a $100 California Traffic Ticket Can Reach $380–$500

Jan 20, 2026 8:44 AM PST

California traffic fines often rise far above base penalties due to hidden fees and unrelated funds, raising transparency and affordability concerns.

Policy

Up to $1 Trillion in Wealth Is Already Fleeing California Over Billionaire Tax Fears

Jan 13, 2026 3:26 PM PST

California’s billionaire tax proposal is prompting early capital flight fears as its retroactive design reshapes behavior before voters decide.

Business

Social Security Retirement Covers Only 27.1% in California

Jan 13, 2026 3:05 PM PST

Social Security retirement benefits, designed to replace about 40% of earned income, are falling far short of essential retirement living costs in California, according...

Local

Did 449,000 Non-Citizens Skip Jury Duty While Staying on California Voter Rolls?

Jan 13, 2026 2:32 PM PST

A claim that 449,000 non-citizens were excused from jury duty has renewed scrutiny of California voter rolls and the state’s Motor Voter system.

Business

Paper Bags Replace Plastic at LA Korean Markets, Leaving Shoppers Frustrated

Jan 12, 2026 12:09 PM PST

California’s plastic bag ban is changing checkout routines in LA. Korean American shoppers face costs, safety concerns, and a push toward reusable bags.

Policy