The California Public Utilities Commission has moved forward with plans making it easier for large companies to acquire struggling small-town utilities in order provide safer drinking water statewide. A recent case in Clearlake highlights how these changes can benefit both operators and residents.
Twenty-seven IAM union members from across North America recently completed a week-long Spanish-language leadership program aimed at developing new labor leaders. The initiative includes further advanced courses open later this year.
The California Restaurant Association is celebrating its 120th anniversary this June. The organization reflects on decades of supporting restaurateurs through industry changes. Members are invited to join festivities by sharing their stories.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published updated findings from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey as of May 7. New questions reveal patterns in artificial intelligence adoption across industries nationwide.
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is providing over $1 million in grants this year through the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. More than two hundred independent restaurants across Northern and Central California will receive financial assistance aimed at helping them weather economic challenges.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers held a ceremony on Workers’ Memorial Day honoring members killed or injured at work over the past year. Jody Bennett said five union members died while working—a number he called unacceptable.
Dora Cervantes has been reelected as IAM General Secretary-Treasurer during a major labor convention. The event focused on promoting economic solidarity through supporting union-made products.
Matty Bollen shares how Stanislaus State helped shape her goals supporting disabled communities. She credits campus mentors for encouragement while urging peers not to be afraid of taking different paths.
California’s western monarch butterfly population has declined sharply since 1980 despite a recent short-term increase. Scientists cite habitat loss and climate change among causes for concern while community groups encourage public participation in monitoring efforts.
The California Public Utilities Commission released details about new regulatory filings made between April 28 and May 1, 2026. Residents can review proposed decisions affecting utilities statewide and participate by submitting comments or subscribing for updates.