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.
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.
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.
California became the first state to regulate embodied carbon in its building code. That’s changing the construction industry even beyond the state border.