AT&T’s failed effort this year to retire copper landlines in parts of California seemed to have support from a diverse grassroots coalition. But many of the members had ties with the telecom giant.
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Bill in Assembly Could Give New Housing Precedence over Environmental Rules
In the recurring legislative fight between affordable housing advocates and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one bill could be a final legislative showdown.
California’s Shifting Gambling and Crypto Scene
Recent developments in these sectors will affect the future of online sports betting. Published in cooperation between Techopedia and San Jose Inside
California has recently seen many changes and movements within its gambling and crypto industries. The legalization of online sports betting was proposed and ultimately failed.
Silicon Valley Wants to Kill AI Reform Bill Headed for Committee Vote This Week
The sprawling bill that offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens was approved 32-1 by the state Senate in May faces a vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday and must win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this year.
Winners and Losers in California Budget Compromise
After weeks of negotiations, state legislators will start voting today on a budget deal that sets spending and policy across a wide range of issues affecting Californians.
Townhouse Project in Saratoga Is at Epicenter of CA Debate over New Union Rules
Atlanta-based Pulte Group contends its Quito Village project doesn’t need to abide by the original developer’s first-of-its-kind union-hiring standard set by a new housing law.
Porn, Piracy and Fraud Lurk Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
Google’s ad business hides the identities of all publishers it works with and where billions of ad dollars flow. Propublica uncovered a network containing manga piracy, porn, fraud and disinformation.
Leak of Grand Jury Report on 49ers Influence in Santa Clara Draws Fire for Political Timing
With few exceptions, the grand jury report’s observations, conclusions and recommendations landed squarely on one side of the city’s political divide–led by Mayor Lisa Gillmor–that was on the losing end of the 2020 council elections, promping the 49ers to call for an investigation of the grand jury for conflicts of interest.
California’s Big ‘Reopening:’ What Changes—and What Doesn’t—Today, June 15?
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual on Tuesday, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up some of the confusion.
San Jose Leaders Propose Mandatory Face Masks
Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilman Sergio Jimenez want the city to align with neighboring counties that have stricter rules in place.
Government Transparency Suffers Amid Pandemic
Santa Clara has joined a long list of government bodies putting public records requests on the back burner amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
San Jose Mayor Testifies Before Congress About Trump’s Emissions-Standards Rollback
Sam Liccardo will be speaking in front of the House Subcommittee on Environment at 7am today, Pacific Standard Time.
State Senate Candidates Sound Off On Transportation, Housing
All but one candidate in the State Senate District 15 race appeared at a SVLG forum Friday to voice their views on key issues affecting voters.
Santa Clara Opts Not to Host Political Forums, Prompting Outrage From Candidates
Santa Clara has called off its long-running candidate forums in one of the most consequential election years in the city’s history.
Embattled Child Care Nonprofit 4Cs Breaks Rules Yet Again with Late Payments to Contractors
Last month, 4Cs failed to pay its child care providers on time, violating the terms of their state grants and putting payees in a tough spot.
Facebook Scandal Renews Call for Stronger Privacy Protections
The Facebook data breach has policymakers debating about how to police what’s become the most powerful industry on the planet.
