California is adding jobs, but not in the places many expect. As high-paying industries shift and living costs stay high, the question is what this means for the state in 2026. In this episode, Siyamak Khorrami speaks with Jim Doti about where job growth is happening and how these shifts are shaping decisions for workers and businesses across California. | California Insider News

The fake student crisis in California’s community colleges runs deeper than many realize. Beneath the surface lies a network feeding on stolen identities and public funds, leaving real students locked out of their own classrooms. We examine the deeper consequences of this growing fraud and what it means for the state’s education system. | California Insider News

California is weighing a five percent wealth tax on billionaires, including wealth from prior years, framed as a one-time way to fund health care and schools. The measure puts retroactive taxation and California’s dependence on a small group of high earners at the center of the 2026 debate. | California Insider Show