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Elon Musk's Hyperloop Moves Closer to Becoming Reality
This time, a company wants to build it over a five-mile stretch in California.
Foie Gras Is Now Legal Again in California
A federal judge overturned the ban on the controversial delicacy, creating beef with animal-rights activists.
100 Engineers Are Trying to Bring Elon Musk's Hyperloop Dream to Life
Thanks to an ambitious think-tank upstart, the bold billionaire's vision for a Jetson-esque 'fifth mode of transport' is inching closer to reality.
How Tony Hawk Skated Past Rookie Business Mistakes on His Ride to Success
The legendary skateboarder describes his early entrepreneurial wipeouts and the hard lessons he learned from them.
This State Ranks No. 1 for Bragging on Social Media
Can you guess where people use social media to self-promote the most, and where the humblest people in America live? Take a look.
Turns Out Apple Didn't Start in a Garage After All
Steve Wozniak shatters the myth of Apple as a garage company. Not that it matters much.
This Barber-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Cashing In on the California Drought by Painting Dead Grass Green
Drew McClellan has carved out a thriving business sprucing up lawns as California closes in on its third driest year on record.
Furthering Its Goal to Get Physical, Amazon to Open West Coast Pop-Up Shops
The ecommerce powerhouse says will open pop-up kiosks in San Francisco and Sacramento, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Expand Franchisee Rights
Franchisors and franchisees are divided over the veto of a California bill that would make it more difficult to terminate franchise agreements.
3 Reasons to Not Form a Company in California
Although many flock to the Golden State, some may be unaware of these restrictions on how businesses can operate.
Regulator-Innovator Tug-of-War: California Warns Uber, Lyft and Sidecar on Carpooling
The ride-hailing apps have been told that they are in violation of state law by offering carpooling services for money.
What Happens When a Mall Is Split Between Two Minimum Wages?
Westfield Valley Fair Mall in California is divided between two minimum wages, each with its own set of problems.
In Sexual Harassment Case, California Rules Domino's Isn't Responsible for Misconduct
The California Supreme Court ruled that Domino's could not be held liable as an employer in an employee's sexual harassment case.
California's 'Kill Switch' Bill Is One Step Away From Becoming Law
The legislation, which would require smartphone makers to include a preinstalled 'kill switch' on all smartphones sold in the state, has passed in the State Senate and now awaits the governor's signature.
Airbnb 'Squatter' Nightmare: Does the Sharing Economy Need a Security Overhaul?
The case of an Airbnb guest who overstayed his welcome and now is a legal tenant raises critical questions about what the home-rental platform can do to protect its hosts.