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Restaurant owners are divided: some are hiring aggressively while others are holding off, hoping the crowds materialize before they commit to new staff.

Rufina Gutierrez comes from a long line of Mexican weavers. She and her daughter, who live in southern California, started a business to sell textiles made by their family in Oaxaca for purchase in the U.S.

Huntington Beach, California, faces a structural budget gap where recurring expenses exceed recurring revenue. One answer may lie in the city’s trademarked slogan: Surf City USA.

Adé Neff, the owner of Ride On! Bike Co-Op in Los Angeles, California, is bringing transportation to his community.

As refinery shutdowns and specialized fuel rules drive up California gas prices, Texas’ vast refining network and oil-friendly policies are helping keep fuel costs lower.

Nearly three-quarters of the water in the Colorado River system is used for irrigation.

Rebecca Holopter pops up at markets and events and paints 10-minute watercolor portraits of pets — from dogs and cats to pigeons and cockroaches.

Water supply in the Colorado River Basin is dwindling. Seven states in the area are debating how to divide up the remaining resources.

The autonomous vehicle revolution may be moving slower than expected. Here’s why.

The U.S. is on track to lose more immigrants than it gains in 2026. That means fewer workers paying taxes, building homes, growing food, and caring for an aging population.