California Insider

A lot of San Francisco business owners are frustrated, but few are willing to speak up. Hrag Kalebjian, who runs a third-generation coffee shop in the Sunset District, shares what it’s been like to face repeat thefts—mostly on his own—and what it means to protect a family legacy under these conditions. ?? WATCH INTERVIEW: https://lnkd.in/gPgJhD7n Hashtags: #SanFrancisco #BayArea #California #CoffeeShop #PublicSafety

California lawmakers rejected a bill that would have given families state funds to pursue private or alternative schooling. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gkMVPXTd

Tesla is teasing a driverless future with its new Cybercab, but the company currently lacks permits to operate or charge for robotaxi services in California. Read More: https://lnkd.in/geWB_BhQ

California farmers are cutting water use by up to two-thirds with a Japanese-inspired rice farming method. After four years, the results speak for themselves: healthier soil, stronger crops, and a growing market. Could this be the future of sustainable agriculture? ?? FULL INTERVIEW: https://lnkd.in/g3K_jibA Hashtags: #California #Agriculture #Farming #Farmers #SmartFarming #Sustainability

Several major corporations, including Comcast and Anheuser-Busch, have withdrawn sponsorship from San Francisco’s 2025 Pride parade, leaving a significant funding gap. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gCgtRGg4

California lawmakers have introduced a bill to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, citing concerns over health risks and food addiction. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gMv452YK

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent request for an additional $2.8 billion for Medi-Cal, following a $3.44 billion loan, has ignited fresh debate as the program's costs soar past $188 billion; could expanding coverage—including for illegal immigrants—be sustainable, or is it pushing California’s budget to the brink? Read More: https://lnkd.in/g8ZfV7DC

Los Angeles Audit Finds Troubling Gaps in Homeless Services | Paul?Webster LA has invested billions in homelessness services, yet the crisis persists. Paul Webster of the LA Alliance for Human Rights examines the financial oversight, bureaucratic hurdles, and what’s next—including the possibility of federal intervention. What can be done to ensure real solutions? ?? WATCH NOW: https://lnkd.in/gqPfSfie Hashtags: #LosAngeles #California #Homelessness

Two Southern California teachers who sued over a policy requiring them to conceal students’ gender transitions from parents won a key ruling, with a judge affirming parental rights take precedence. After facing harassment, both teachers retired, but their case continues, with a trial set for late 2025. The outcome could set a major legal precedent. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gSfqKrCD

Southern California cities dominate a new ranking of the highest household credit card debt in the U.S., with six in the top ten. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gzWUv6xv