On Nov. 4, Californians will decide whether the state should gerrymander its congressional districts to favor Democrats.
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California Lawmakers Send AI Regulation Bills to Newsom
Most plans to regulate data centers died in the state’s Legislature this year, despite a nationwide backlash. Two surviving bills aim to promote disclosure of energy and water use.
CA Lawmakers Deliver Climate, Housing and Labor Wins to Newsom
California leaders wrapped up this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.
Labor Lifts Opposition to Building Taller Apartments along Transit Routes
A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations.
The Militarization of Silicon Valley
In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.
Silicon Valley’s ‘Hard Tech’ Tilts Towards San Francisco
Goodbye to the age of consumer websites and mobile apps, as some observers say the impact of AI shifts innovation’s epicenter away from San Jose.
Tesla’s Bay Area Employees-only ‘Robotaxi’ Rollout in Bay Area Has Human Driver
State officials say the Elon Musk-led company doesn't have permits to operate autonomous vehicles in California.
Facts Contradict Claims by State Government that It Uses No High-risk AI
A state report provided says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions, ignoring the fact that some agencies report actions based on algorithms.
Having the World’s Fourth-largest Economy Doesn’t Matter if Californians Can’t Afford Essentials
The honor of surpassing Japan in gross domestic product is tarnished by a jaded reception from the average Californian facing rising housing, health care and food costs.
Tough Battle Looms in June Special Election for District 3 Council Seat
Gabby Chavez-Lopez led Anthony Tordillos by 706 votes in the special election, but won just 30% of the overall vote.
State Sent Californians’ Personal Health Data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign.
Lobbyists Spent More Than $500M in Sacramento Last Year
Google, oil companies and utilities helped push California lobbying to a record $540 million in 2024, up 10% from the year before.
Crypto’s Breakaway: How Blockchain Is Rebuilding Silicon Valley from the Outside In
Silicon Valley has always been known for causing disruption. But now, it’s getting disrupted itself.
DA Says San Jose Police Lawfully Killed Man on Shooting Spree
Police said Robert Rivera Jr.’s refusal to drop his gun, and deliberate motion pointing his firearm in the direction of officers made clear his intent that night was ‘to commit suicide by cop.’
DA Says Sunnyvale Officer Lawfully Shot and Killed Knife-wielding Resident in 2024
Police had responded to a North Sunnyvale neighborhood after a 911 call came in saying there was a man walking with a 12-inch knife.
Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CA
A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers.
