Appeals Court Rejects Uber Bid for Arbitration
A California court ruled that a pricing class action against Uber can proceed in public court rather than individual arbitration.
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California Economics News
For readers in California, this page covers state GDP trends, interest rate impacts on regional markets, inflation and labor market data. Reporting tracks the forces shaping the state economy and its overall performance.
Economic Indicators
E.l.f. Beauty Beats Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook
The Oakland-based cosmetics company reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.
Employment
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California Proposes New Attorney Fees for Depositions
The state division released revised rules establishing maximum hourly rates for legal services in workers' compensation cases.
Inflation
Gonzalez, Obeso-Martinez Vie for Assembly Seat
The race for California's 36th Assembly District pits incumbent Republican Jeff Gonzalez against Democratic challenger Ida Obeso-Martinez over cost of living.
Regional Economics
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Southern Inyo Named Opportunity Zone 2.0
The California Governor's Office designated Southern Inyo County an Opportunity Zone 2.0, with the designation taking effect January 1, 2027.
Reporting here centers on state growth metrics, fiscal policy, housing costs and cost of living comparisons. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where economic conditions vary significantly. Tax policy and resource management are distinct factors that shape the state financial outlook more than in other regions. Housing costs and labor availability remain the two most consistent constraints on growth across the state.