The end of penny production in the U.S. is causing challenges for brick-and-mortar retailers.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited. Tariffs have affected California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers.

Cal Poly professor Lucy Kerhoulas led a team of researchers in an investigation of powerline corridors to help PG&E better understand how vegetation maintenance can sometimes contribute to power outages and wildfires.

Mark Morrison is an IT professional who built a tech-heavy, personal-use cooler to keep beverages cold. Then he realized his invention may have more humanitarian applications.

Home care workers are fighting for their first union contract with Siskiyou County, the only California county where providers receive just minimum wage.

Countering the narrative of Dry January and sober Gen Zers hurting the alcohol industry, Oregon bars, restaurants and even wineries are pivoting, embracing the nonalcoholic movement.

The Jackson County Library District board voted to begin termination negotiations with its library director after December incidents at the Talent branch.

Mark Morrison is an IT professional who built a tech-heavy, personal-use cooler to keep beverages cold. Then he realized his invention may have more humanitarian applications.

The board is considering its next steps, including possibly hiring an outside firm to investigate.

Jonathan Bach joins the Exchange.

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.

An Oregon company is blaming President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill for more than 100 layoff notices it sent to staff two days before Christmas.