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Taking the W

Developers rush to use California's new apartments-near-transit law, North Carolina eliminates parking requirements, and the federal housing bill finally becomes law.

Reason · Jul 14

Tech layoffs: California software engineer's Google dream ended in weeks, lost job before 'a single day of real work', now back at Amazon

Tech layoffs: Gu Yichen's brief Google employment ended abruptly after just weeks as he was laid off before 'a single day of real work'. He returned to Amazon, his former employer, after the experimental project was cancelled. This experience significantly altered his views on career growth and job security at…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

California men allegedly stole over $100k of tools and vehicles, then took selfies of themselves doing it, handing police the evidence they needed

Made the job easy for law enforcement.

We Got This Covered · Jul 14

Gavin Newsom Unveils $3,500 California EV Rebate, Says State Is Filling 'Void Left by Trump'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) officially launched California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) rebate program on Monday, targeting first-time buyers with an instant $3,500 discount on electric vehicles, part of the SB 168 bill in California.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Gavin Newsom Takes Swipe at Trump After Signing California Housing Bill: 'It's Called Governing'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Monday touted newly signed housing legislation while aiming at President Donald Trump, saying California’s reforms would reduce housing costs, expand homeownership and speed up affordable housing construction.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Model Kara Del Toro's LA Home Feels Like a Permanent Vacation – The Interiors Blend European Luxury and California Cool

The model, actress, and entrepreneur transformed her home into a relaxed celebration of Italian contemporary aesthetics

Homes & Gardens · Jul 14

After Blasting Trump's Intel Deal, Gavin Newsom Jokes California Should Collect Tesla Shares for 'Corporate Welfare' Given to Elon Musk

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has said that the government of California should be able to become a shareholder in Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), criticizing the President Donald Trump administration’s Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) deal.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Sea route, lost passport, Nepal border: American national Jordan Brown held in UP

An American national was apprehended by SSB for entering India without valid documents. He had arrived in India via sea route in November 2025 and resided in Goa. The individual identified himself as Jordan Brown from California, USA. He was attempting to travel to Nepal without authorization when apprehended by…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer'

The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit.

InsideEVs · Jul 13

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children take ‘next step’ to legally drop Pitt surname

Court filings show Zahara and Maddox have completed California’s newspaper publication requirement as they seek to officially change their surnames to Jolie.

BANG Premier · Jul 13