https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/ California business, technology, real estate, and culture — reporting on the people building the state's economy. en-us © 2026 The California Magazine Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:21:49 GMT https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-a-franchise-relocation-is-approved/ https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-a-franchise-relocation-is-approved/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:16 GMT An owner cannot simply move a club. League rules require a vote, and the antitrust history behind those rules explains why they are written as they are. Marcus Ellery Sports https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-a-stadium-deal-gets-financed/ https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-a-stadium-deal-gets-financed/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:16 GMT The headline construction cost is the least interesting number. Who carries the debt, who takes the tax increment, and who owns the land decide everything. Marcus Ellery Sports https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-california-sports-betting-law-stands/ https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-california-sports-betting-law-stands/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:16 GMT Sports betting remains unlawful in California. Two ballot measures failed decisively, and the obstacle is a dispute over exclusivity, not over gambling. Marcus Ellery Sports https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-nil-rules-work-for-college-athletes/ https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-nil-rules-work-for-college-athletes/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:16 GMT Athletes may be paid for their name, image and likeness. What that means in practice is now a mix of state law, school policy and collective bargaining-adjacent settlements. Joel Ibarra Sports https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-sports-media-rights-are-sold/ https://thecaliforniamagazine.com/sports/how-sports-media-rights-are-sold/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:10:16 GMT Leagues sell packages, not games. How those packages are cut determines what you can watch and how many services you need to watch it. Joel Ibarra Sports