California might be one step closer to rejoining nationwide settlement talks between major U.S. banks and a coalition of state attorneys general over allegations of widespread mortgage fraud.

Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8, California’s same-sex marriage ban, is unconstitutional. In an opinion delivered by Judge Reinhardt, the court found that California’s Proposition 8 violates both the equal protection and due process clause of the United States Constitution.

Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8, California's same-sex marriage ban, is unconstitutional. In an opinion delivered by Judge Reinhardt, the court found that California's Proposition 8 violates both the equal protection and due process clause of the United States Constitution.

The campaign trail today will hold caucuses in both Minnesota and Colorado, with a primary in Missouri...

As two-party rhetoric heats up over reviving the U.S. economy, a new Gallup survey indicates that large majorities of Independents are siding more with Democrats on certain economic proposals than Republicans.

Rather than charging a flat rate for electricity, major California power companies like PG&E and SCE are moving towards Time-Of-Use pricing. Rates rise when demand is highest and drop when demand is low. Thus, power will be most expensive in the middle of a hot day when air conditioners are on and lowest on nights when the temperature is about 70 and no heating or air conditioning is needed.

Some prominent politicians and commentators have argued that uncertainty about the future regulations applying to businesses is causing joblessness.  The argument is that many employers are holding back on new projects or hiring new employees because they’re unsure about the long-term regulatory picture. Conservatives are the primary source of this argument, but liberals also accuse conservatives of increasing uncertainty by trying to roll back regulation. Either way, the argument is deeply flawed.