David Wagner
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San Diego, CA, United States
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Audio: Thousands of Californians are working while homeless, and many don't want their boss to know
California doesn't define homelessness as a protected class in the workplace. → Read More
Foreign trade tensions could put tens of thousands of SoCal jobs at risk
Nearly 430,000 Southern California workers earn a paycheck from one of the region's 10,378 foreign-owned companies. → Read More
California pot revenue has been disappointing. Is lowering taxes the solution?
Licensed pot shop owners blame high taxes for lower-than-expected state cannabis revenues. "We just can't compete with these illegal dispensaries," says one local owner. → Read More
There's a new plan to expand the LA Convention Center (no NFL team required)
For years, the city tied expansion plans to the goal of bringing an NFL team to LA. But a new $1.2 billion proposal doesn't hinge on building a downtown stadium. → Read More
Audio: Think Silicon Valley is where the most job growth is? Nope. It's the Inland Empire
New tech jobs in Silicon Valley may be getting all the attention — but California's top region for job growth is actually just east of Los Angeles. → Read More
Audio: Think Silicon Valley is where the most job growth is? Nope. It's the Inland Empire
New tech jobs in Silicon Valley may be getting all the attention — but California's top region for job growth is actually just east of Los Angeles. → Read More
Audio: ACLU alleges pregnancy discrimination at West Coast ports
A Los Angeles port worker says she was penalized on the job for having a child. Now, she's filed charges against a dockworkers union and a group representing port companies. → Read More
Audio: How California’s gold rush forged the path for today's tech innovators
The California Gold Rush redefined how Americans saw failure and success. Today, the state’s economy still benefits from entrepreneurs eager to take big chances. → Read More
What Trump's steel tariffs could mean for California
The President may be trying to save jobs in the Rust Belt with his 25 percent tariff, but his actions could have an outsized impact in California. → Read More
Audio: Would raising age limits decrease California gun sales?
Southern California gun store owners say they don't get many customers old enough to buy a rifle, but not yet old enough to buy a handgun. → Read More
What stock market swings can mean for California's budget
Big losses on Wall Street should concern Californians — even those with no money in the stock market — because they can have a big impact on the state's budget. → Read More
Audio: Insurers should be on the hook for Montecito mudslide damage, commissioner says
Most homeowners' insurance policies exclude coverage for mudslides. But California's insurance commissioner says in the case of Montecito, insurers should pay out. Here's why. → Read More
Audio: Here's what this year's tax changes mean for 4 California households
Four Southern California households at four different income levels shared their tax returns with us. Here's how the GOP's tax overhaul will affect each of them. → Read More
Audio: The mudslide closure of the 101 is hurting Santa Barbara businesses
A Santa Barbara County flower grower says a trucking route that usually takes three hours is now taking eight. → Read More
Here's what the final GOP tax plan means for California
Golden Staters typically deduct an average of $18,400 for state and local taxes from their federal tax bill. The GOP plan would limit that to $10,000. → Read More
Audio: Here's what the final GOP tax plan means for California
Golden Staters typically deduct an average of $18,400 for state and local taxes from their federal tax bill. The GOP plan would limit that to $10,000. → Read More
Audio: California realtors say GOP tax bill has made some homes harder to sell
"We're seeing many folks waiting to see what will happen before they make a decision on what's good for their family," said one realtor. → Read More
Thomas Fire grows slightly overnight; now at 15 percent containment
Southern California's largest fire grew has scorched 155,000 acres, but crews succeeded at keeping containment at 15 percent. → Read More
Rye Fire containment increases to 80 percent
Containment of a fire in the Santa Clarita area increased overnight, according to an early Saturday morning Cal Fire update. → Read More
Creek Fire containment now at 80 percent
The fire destroyed 56 residential buildings and damaged 45 others since breaking out Tuesday morning, four miles east of Sylmar. → Read More