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Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas said passengers want to know what they think of Elon Musk.Drivers said they don't like talking politics because they fear it could hurt their tips.They shared how they navigate these conversations and try to keep riders happy.Some Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas don't want to talk with riders…

California is mandating that state employees return to the office four days a week starting by July.The move aligns with a White House mandate for federal workers to return full-time.Companies like Amazon and JPMorgan also require in-person work, ending remote policies.California is requiring most state employees to come into the office at least four days…

In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.

Ila Corcoran lived in California but bought a four-bedroom home in Texas where prices were lower.She's a house hacker, living in one bedroom while renting out the others to cover her monthly costs.In 2024, she bought a second property using the rental income she earned from her primary residence.This as-told-to essay is based on a…

House Republicans passed a budget plan that could include big cuts to Medicaid.Medicaid covers over 72 million Americans, with significant reliance in states like California.Mike Johnson said Republicans are focused on "rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse" within Medicaid.Congressional Republicans are hotly debating their budget plans, and Medicaid cuts may be on the table. It…

We moved our family from San Diego to northern Spain and now have a lower cost of living.We've really enjoyed living in a walkable area instead of one that's heavily reliant on cars. Socializing feels like a priority in Spain, which has made it easier to have a work-life balance.When we moved our family from…

I moved from Chicago to San Diego to be with my long-distance boyfriend, who's now my husband.Although my friends were jealous I was moving to a sunny "paradise," San Diego wasn't for me.I found the weather to be boring, and I didn't like how hard it was to get around without a car.After living in…

California's insurer of last resort will get a $1 billion bailout to cover LA wildfire damages.The bailout will likely lead to higher insurance premiums for California homeowners.This situation could escalate the state's insurance crisis and convince more insurers to leave.Property owners across California will likely pay higher insurance premiums to help cover the damages of…

Our group of six traveled from Australia to the US for a family vacation in California.We let the kids pick Disneyland or Palm Springs. We were pleasantly surprised they chose the latter.We had so much fun in the desert destination, which proved more exciting than any theme park.While planning our California family vacation from Australia,…

Kenneth Graham, 57, lost his home and all of his belongings in the Eaton fire.Graham paid $163,000 for the house in 1996 and has spent hundreds of thousands on renovations since.He said that while he's insured, he'll need to postpone retirement to help cover rebuilding costs.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kenneth…