Bay Area
Local Orange County Leaders Tackle California’s Housing Crisis: Cities Share Solutions and Challenges
Panel discussion reveals how local governments navigate state mandates, streamline processes, and engage communities to address housing shortages Orange County cities are taking...
Existing Home Sales Retreat in June as Affordability Pressures Persist
The U.S. housing market continues to grapple with affordability headwinds, as existing home sales declined for a second consecutive month in June. According...
Housing Inventory Climbs in 2025 as Market Conditions Normalize
Housing supply in the United States is showing clear signs of recovery in 2025, rising steadily from the historic lows observed during the...
California Life Sciences Rebound in 2024, Driving Innovation and Economic Output
California’s life science industry regained momentum in 2024, reinforcing its position as a global leader in biotechnology, diagnostics and medical device innovation. According...
AI-Driven Job Losses Pressure California’s Labor Market, Now Second-Highest Unemployment in the Country
California’s labor market is grappling with shifting structural forces, as recent employment figures reveal uneven trends across sectors and regions. According to the...
Report: California Hotel Development Rebounds, Led by Landmark Openings in Southern Counties
After several years of subdued activity, California’s hotel development market is showing renewed momentum in 2025, highlighted by a surge in new openings...
Inflation Edges Higher in June as Tariff Pressures Begin to Emerge
U.S. inflation showed signs of a mild rebound in June, marking the start of what could be a pivotal summer stretch for price...
Report: Construction Spending Contracts Drop in May as High Rates and Uncertainty Sap Momentum
Construction spending in the United States continued its downward trajectory in May, marking the seventh consecutive monthly decline, according to the latest report...
At Home Group Enters Restructuring Agreement to Facilitate Ownership Transition to Lenders
(Editor’s Note: The firm’s California addresses include 1982 E 20Th St., Chico; 2200 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa; 26532 Towne Center Drive Suites A-B,...
Retail Sales Disappoint in May as Auto Slump Weighs on Consumer Spending
U.S. retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in May 2025, as a sharp decline in auto purchases dragged overall figures into...
Inflation Holds Steady in May Despite Tariff Pressures, Offering Relief to Policymakers
Consumer price growth remained subdued in May, delivering a welcome surprise for Federal Reserve officials as inflation pressures appear to be cooling more...
Lennar Reports Challenging Quarter as West Coast Markets Face Housing Headwinds
Nation’s largest homebuilder maintains volume strategy despite margin pressure and particular softness in Pacific Northwest and California Lennar Corporation, one of America’s largest...
