Daily Business Report: June 4, 2026
California Won’t Die Without a Fight
By Peter Savodnik| California Globe
In California’s jungle primary, it’s the Revenge of the Bourgeoisie.
With 62 percent of the statewide vote counted as of Wednesday afternoon, Republican Steve Hilton leads the pack of would-be governors, and with 69 percent of the city vote tabulated, Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is closing in on Mayor Karen Bass and outpacing über-progressive Nithya Raman.
The message from a growing and very vocal contingent of voters is crystal clear: They want the crazy to stop.
45 Fair-Tastic Food Semi-Finalists Announced For The 2026 San Diego County Fair
By San Diego County Fair
The 2026 San Diego County Fair is serving up its most delicious competition yet as 45 outrageous, over-the-top, and downright crave-worthy culinary concoctions have officially been named semi-finalists in this year’s Fair-tastic Food Competition.
The competition celebrates the incredible imagination and innovation of the Fair’s concessionaire partners, whose passion for creating unforgettable food experiences has become one of the San Diego County Fair’s most beloved traditions.
“Our diverse and fun food selection is a top reason why people come to the Fair each year — and our concessionaires’ artistry is a huge part of what makes the San Diego County Fair so unique,” said Becky Bartling, the San Diego County Fair’s CEO. “This year, our food concessionaires pushed their culinary creativity to spectacular new heights, and we are so excited to see and taste their newest creations after the Fair opens on June 10.”
Fresh hell for California drivers as Gavin Newsom quietly hikes gas prices again
By Ross O’Keefe| California Post
Californians are set to be hit by further gas price hikes as Gavin Newsom quietly slipped through another tax increase.
The governor sent out a notice Monday signaling its gas tax will increase by about 2 cents beginning July 1.
The tax will increase from 61.2 cents a gallon to 63.4 cents for regular gas. Diesel fuel saw a smaller jump of about 1.6 cents.
