California hotels announce spring travel deals statewide
California is offering a range of hotel and travel deals this spring, with discounts and special packages available across the state.
PG&E prepares for major winter storm with advanced planning and resource deployment
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing for a significant winter storm forecast to impact Northern and Central California starting Monday, February 16, 2026.
Department of Energy renews emergency orders for Puerto Rico’s power grid ahead of hurricane season
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has renewed two emergency orders to support Puerto Rico’s electric grid as the island prepares for increased energy demand and the 2026 hurricane season.
Kin addresses challenges amid rising premiums for California homeowners
Kin is providing real-time storm updates and fast support for California homeowners facing wildfire recovery challenges.
Reciprocal insurance exchanges rise amid challenging traditional markets
An increase in reciprocal insurance exchange formations has been noted by AM Best due to challenges faced by traditional markets.
Former UC provost Aimée Dorr remembered for contributions to education leadership
Aimée Dorr, a former dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies and provost of the University of California system, died on January 25 at her home in South Pasadena, California.
U.S. Census Bureau releases new business trends survey data for January 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.
Sacramento City Unified responds to planned student walkouts over immigration policy
The Sacramento City Unified Board of Education has issued a statement in response to planned student walkouts and demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow.
Business groups respond after Senate Bill 310 fails legislative deadline
A coalition of business advocacy organizations has welcomed the decision not to advance Senate Bill 310 in the California Legislature.
Snap Inc. establishes Specs Inc. subsidiary ahead of smartglasses launch
Today, Snap Inc. announced the creation of Specs Inc., a new wholly-owned subsidiary focused on developing and launching its smartglasses product, Specs.
PG&E increases bill credits and commits $50 million to help customers pay overdue energy bills
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced it will allocate $50 million in 2026 to assist customers with overdue energy bills through its Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) and Match My Payment programs.
Sacramento City Unified opens K-8 open enrollment window for 2026–2027
The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) will open its application period for K-8 Open Enrollment on February 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The window will remain open until February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This process allows families to…