California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched his boldest national economic proposal yet, calling for a federal tax on America's wealthiest individuals just one day after a California billionaire tax measure advanced to the November ballot despite his opposition. The move positions Newsom at the center of a growing debate over wealth inequality while fueling speculation about a future White House campaign.
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California lawmakers have approved a redesigned health insurance tax intended to protect billions of dollars in Medi-Cal funding. While the tax targets health plans—not consumers directly—industry experts say many Californians with private insurance could soon pay higher monthly premiums.
A peer-reviewed study suggests that a structured stress-management program can produce lasting improvements in well-being among clinicians; an encouraging finding as burnout continues to challenge healthcare systems across the country.
French contemporary artist Flavien Couche creates paintings that sit between dream and reality, abstraction and figuration. His vibrant canvases invite viewers to slow down, look deeper, and discover new meanings with every encounter.
Oracle's decision to eliminate approximately 21,000 jobs while accelerating investments in artificial intelligence is sending a clear message across the technology industry: the AI era is no longer a future trend—it is actively reshaping how companies hire, spend, and grow.
San Francisco startup Bland AI is betting that the future of artificial intelligence won't be typed—it will be spoken. Fresh off a $50 million funding round, the company is building voice agents capable of handling millions of real-world customer conversations every week.
Californians with private health insurance could face higher premiums next year as state leaders advance a proposal to increase the managed care organization tax. Supporters say the move is necessary to shore up healthcare funding, while critics warn the added costs could fall on working families and employers.
San Francisco's latest political victories suggest that the age of the "Twitter candidate" may be fading. Across ideological lines, campaigns built on neighborhood relationships, face-to-face conversations, and years of community engagement are proving more powerful than viral moments or online outrage.
After an unusual spell of early summer heat, San Francisco is returning to its classic June weather. But experts say residents should still pay close attention to hazardous beach conditions, high tides, and sharp temperature swings across the city.
For more than six decades, David Hockney transformed the art world with his radiant landscapes, iconic swimming pools, and fearless embrace of new technology. More than a celebrated painter, he was a creative pioneer whose work made contemporary art accessible, joyful, and endlessly inventive. This tribute reflects on the remarkable legacy of an artist who changed the way we see the world.