California

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A lively urban arts and culture district at dusk, showcasing diverse community members engaging with outdoor performances and art installations.

Cities boost arts and culture with 2026 investment plans

Montgomery County's Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District just secured a 10-year extension from the Maryland Department of Commerce, effective July 1 and lasting through 2036.

Elise Marrow·June 16, 2026

Diverse professionals collaborating in a futuristic California cityscape, symbolizing the surge in AI jobs and the creation of new career opportunities.

Trends

AI jobs surge in California, creating new roles

New hires leveraging AI auto-apply tools during their job search secured double the job offers compared to those who did not.

Elise Marrow·June 6, 2026

A split image representing California's diverse political landscape, contrasting urban Democratic areas with rural Central Valley regions, symbolizing the shifting political landscape after the primary.

Lifestyle

California Primary Results Show Shifting Political Landscape

In California's Central Valley, Republican Rep.

Jonah Kline·June 2, 2026

Serene California wellness retreat with natural geothermal pools and rolling hills at sunset, offering tranquility and peace.

Experiences

Top 6 Wellness Retreats in California

At California's #1 wellness retreat, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, guests immerse themselves in 49+ natural geothermal mineral-rich soaking pools, with stays up to $899 per night.

Camila Roque·April 29, 2026

A bustling city street at dusk, alive with art, diverse people, and a blend of historic and modern architecture, symbolizing a designated cultural district.

Culture

How Do Cities Designate Cultural Districts for Arts and Development?

In January 2026, the Black Arts Movement & Business District (BAMBD) became one of California's newest state-designated Cultural Districts, a culmination of a process that 47 communities statewide

Elise Marrow·April 11, 2026