Business

Economy

After the collapse of two California banks, what can the state do?

Grace Gedye

After the demise of two regional banks, experts had some ideas for what the state could do differently. A clearer picture will emerge once the state’s regulator publishes a report and lawmakers discuss options.
National

What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands

The Associated Press

The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement.
Local

San Diego County Public Defender retiring, according to email

Amita Sharma

Randy Mize, who has been under fire for allegations of discrimination and retaliation, plans to retire in mid-June.
Politics

New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry

Adam Beam

It's the latest in a string of legislative defeats for the oil industry. California was once one of the leading oil producers in the United States.
Local

San Diego County unemployment rate remains 3.7%

City News Service

February's unemployment rate was less than February 2022's rate of 4.1%.
Environment

Much of drought-plagued West Coast faces salmon fishing ban

Julie Watson and Lisa Baumann

Federal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.
Environment

Californians eager for sunnier days after relentless winter

Stefanie Dazio and Gregory Bull

With spring now underway, California's 39 million residents are hopeful for sunnier days ahead. But this week’s atmospheric river had other plans.
Environment

No California salmon: Fishery to be shut down this year

Alastair Bland

The salmon industry, worth about half a billion dollars, is devastated. The culprits: Drought and decades of water diversions and development.
Politics

California regulators could decide oil profits penalty

Adam Beam

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants state regulators to decide whether to impose the nation's first penalty on oil companies for price gouging.
Economy

Despite objections, Chevron says it reported oil price data

The Associated Press

The law requires oil companies to report their monthly “gross refining margin,” the difference between how much refineries paid for crude oil and how much the company sold it for as gasoline.