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Historic homes and spectacular mountain scenery make this one of California’s most relaxed cities
A group of 23 states seek to maintain California’s tougher fuel-economy standards
Emissions and homelessness are latest flashpoints in US president’s feud with liberal state
WeWork’s pulled IPO is latest case of digital utopians crashing into the real world
US president has attacked move to impose tougher regulations at the state level
Company had filed for bankruptcy after deadly wildfires in California
Legal experts say ride-hailing group will struggle to prove drivers are not core to business
Lawmakers approve bill requiring some contract workers to be classified as employees
Law would make it harder to prove workers are contractors not employees
Justice department launches antitrust inquiry into agreement Trump has criticised
From a pirate bedroom in Buckingham to a porch for sleepovers in California
Social media videos showed chaotic scenes as attendees fled the event
A preponderance of small businesses and quirky shops reflect a history of counterculture
Company’s first quarterly report since IPO drives shares up 11%
Exchange scrutinises trading activity of top cryptocurrency holders
Developer has an eye on a bigger picture: to be mayor of Los Angeles
Rare show of unity in battle to prevent workers being classified as employees
Vegan start-up valued at $1.5bn after issuing new shares at $25 each
Anti-Trump lawyer also faces fresh charges in separate case over wire and bank fraud
Trio of start-ups attract capital and attention, despite high cost and limited commercial markets
Our columnist is worried about his lack of training as the London Marathon looms
Worries over cost of glyphosate cancer link wipe €25bn from market value
Maersk faces backlash over driverless vehicles at America’s biggest port
College admissions scandal shows how battle for university places is big business
