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More fall House matchups set in California

For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents…

Roll Call

California Home Insurance Is Set to Jump 16% — The Biggest Hike in the Nation

California homeowners already juggle some of the nation’s highest housing costs, but another expense is preparing to take a bigger bite out of household budgets. Home insurance rates in the Golden State are expected to rise by an average of 16%, making it the largest increase in the country. For…

Everybody Loves Your Money

At the Races: Going for the Golden State

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary…

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Even if every California billionaire left overnight, a wealth tax would help the state come out ahead for 25 years

The Golden State might be able to stomach more ultra-wealthy departures than first feared.

Fortune

California’s New Stove & Fridge Mandate: What AB 628 Means for Renters and Landlords in 2026

California just rewrote one of the rules that defines what it means to call an apartment a real home. Starting on January 1, 2026, the Golden State has stepped up and said out loud: if you’re renting a place to live, you deserve more than bare walls and a working…

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California’s 2026 Homebuyer Grants: Who Qualifies for $0‑Down Assistance This Year

Entering the housing market in the Golden State often feels like trying to climb a mountain without any safety gear. You have likely watched home prices soar while your savings account struggles to keep pace with rising inflation. It is incredibly frustrating to work hard every day only to find…

Budget and the Bees

California Homeowners Warned: More Insurance Companies Are Pulling Out

You have lived in your California home for years and never missed a payment. Now, you open your mail to find a non-renewal notice. It feels like a punch to the gut. The insurance crisis in the Golden State is entering a dangerous new phase in 2026. Major companies are…

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California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough?

The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California?

Kiplinger

Warning for California Seniors: The ‘2026 Medicare Part D’ Phone Call That’s Emptying Bank Accounts

For those living in the Golden State, a new Medicare Part D phone call is rolling out. But it’s not what it seems. Before you...

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California Declawing Ban Now Statewide — What Vets Can Do

For decades, the practice of declawing cats was a common request at veterinary clinics across the Golden State. Many pet owners viewed it as a necessary evil to protect their furniture or prevent scratches to family members. However, as of January 1st, 2026, the landscape for pet care has fundamentally…

Budget and the Bees

Seniors in California Are Missing a Key Protection That Could Stop a Rent Hike

Seniors in California often believe they are safe from sudden, life-altering housing costs. You worked hard, played by the rules, and expected your golden years to be stable. Unfortunately, a massive gap in state law is quietly draining the bank accounts of retirees across the Golden State. Furthermore, this protection…

Budget and the Bees

6 Prescription Access Problems Reported by Seniors in California

For seniors in the Golden State, picking up a prescription used to be a five-minute errand. In 2026, it became a logistical nightmare. The landscape...

Saving Advice

California’s Insurance Cancellation Crisis: 3.18% of Homeowners Lost Coverage in 2024

If you thought your auto insurance drama was wild, wait until you hear what’s happening with California’s homeowners insurance. In 2024, a staggering 3.18% of homeowners in the Golden State saw their policies canceled or not renewed—one of the highest rates in the entire country.

The Free Financial Advisor

An introduction to California wines: the Golden State grapes, terroir and spirit of innovation

Nothing so perfectly embodies the essence of California quite like its wines, from vine to glass

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Still the Golden State?

Financial inequality, homelessness and the highest unemployment in the nation — for all its riches, California still has some big problems for lawmakers to address in 2026.

Capital & Main

Can California Claw Back Some Medi-Cal Care?

Trump's “Beautiful Bill” is set to drive millions of Americans from Medicaid. The Golden State’s leaders are trying to lessen the damage.

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Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Upper Class in California

How much money do you actually need to be considered upper class in the Golden State?

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I’m Retired and Regret Moving To California — Here’s Why

Retiring in California can sound like a dream—until reality hits. Discover several reasons the Golden State may not be ideal for retirees.

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How the Definition of Rich Has Changed in California

Sky-high costs and shifting values are redefining wealth in parts of California. Learn what it really takes to be considered rich in the Golden State.

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The Salary Needed To Afford California’s Largest Cities

Living in California's biggest cities comes at a steep price -- especially if comfort is the goal.You'll find 15 of the nation's 75 most populous cities in the Golden State. Of those 15, even the...

International Business Times UK

Why Won't Bed Bath & Beyond Return to California? Newsom: 'Good Luck Being Relevant Again'

Bed Bath & Beyond's comeback won't include California, with executives citing high costs and heavy regulation. Governor Gavin Newsom hit back with a stinging remark about the retailer's relevance. Here's why the brand is avoiding the Golden State.

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I’m a California Real Estate Agent: 5 Reasons My Retired Clients Are Leaving the State

A California real estate agent reveals 5 key reasons retirees are leaving the Golden State—and what it means for the future of the housing market.

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Where to Move from California: Best States & Places for 2025

The Golden State has long been a dream destination. With its beaches, innovation hubs, and unbeatable weather, California has attracted people from around the world

Kiplinger

Why Your California Utility Bill Could Increase Under Trump's Tax Plan

Energy bills in the Golden State may shock you if Republican lawmakers in Congress remove certain energy tax credits through Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.'

Reason

AI Bots in California Steal Over $10 Million in Federal Financial Aid

A scam that uses AI to “enroll” in community colleges to pocket student aid has skyrocketed in the Golden State and across the nation.

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