Panda Express homeownership push aims to lift employees
Panda Express homeownership initiative: Founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng describe efforts to help managers build careers and buy homes despite a tight market.
Campbell’s avocado oil chips spark class action suit
A California consumer filed a class action alleging Campbell’s avocado oil chips are mislabeled, citing a study and seeking nationwide and California classes.
California wildfire landscaping rules adopted to curb risk
California adopted new wildfire landscaping rules requiring a five-foot buffer around homes in high-risk areas, limiting plants to curb ignition from embers.
Nanovel robotic citrus harvester targets tough orchard work
Nanovel’s AI-guided citrus robot aims to pick fruit deep in tree canopies. Backed by an EIC grant, the startup plans European trials and 2029 rollout.
Monterey Car Week auctions could top $500 million
Monterey Car Week auctions could approach a record $500 million as younger buyers drive up values of modern supercars, even as classic models lag.
SpaceX IPO lockup reshapes employee wealth planning
SpaceX’s market debut minted paper millionaires, then the stock slumped. With a staggered SpaceX IPO lockup, employees face complex timing, tax, and planning choices.
States urge Supreme Court to keep limits on executive order on mail-in voting
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia asked the Supreme Court to keep limits on an executive order on mail-in voting for November, arguing it intrudes on state election powers.
Supreme Court mail-in voting restrictions bid by Trump
The administration asked the justices to allow new rules on ballots and citizenship lists. Supreme Court mail-in voting restrictions are now at issue.
Steven Burns parole hearing denies release, galvanizes reforms
Commissioners again denied release at the Steven Burns parole hearing. The Salarno family’s decades-long fight also helped reshape victims’ rights in California.