A decade ago, the city — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage. The shift there explains today’s costly housing market in the rest of the country.
Category: California
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Jack Russell, Great White Singer and Survivor of Nightclub Fire, Dies at 63
At a show in 2003 with his “Jack Russell’s Great White,” a pyrotechnics display ignited a fire that killed 100 people, including the band’s guitarist.
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Passenger Who Tried to Open Cockpit Gets 19 Months in Prison
Juan Rivas, who threatened flight attendants with a champagne bottle and a plastic knife, tried to open an exit door of an American Airlines plane, prosecutors said.
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Chevron Moves Its Headquarters to Houston From California
The oil company, which already has extensive operations in Texas, has often been at odds with California’s elected leaders over the state’s climate and energy policies.
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Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Book Series, Dies at 92
The series and its many spinoffs have sold more than 200 million copies and revolutionized the world of young adult publishing.
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Microsoft’s World of Warcraft Workers Vote to Unionize
The move adds more than 500 to the unionized video game staff at Microsoft, which has pledged to remain neutral on organizing efforts.
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Terrell Davis, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Says He Was Unjustly Detained on Flight
The former Denver Broncos running back said that he was handcuffed by the authorities on Saturday after he tapped a United Airlines flight attendant on the arm.
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What California’s Hotel and Rental ‘Junk Fees’ Mean For You
Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Here’s what you need to know.
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California Moves to Modify Law Letting Workers Sue Employers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal with business and labor leaders heading off a ballot measure to repeal the law, which has cost companies billions.
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Amazon Is Fined Nearly $6 Million Over Warehouse Work Quotas
California officials cited failures to disclose productivity requirements at two locations. The company said it would appeal.