The Steyer brothers' relationship makes some advocates optimistic. Lawmakers and advocates for tech regulations said they expect Jim Steyer not to be shy about his policy views with his brother, candidate Tom Steyer.
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CSU Has a Deal with OpenAI, but Some Students and Faculty Refuse to Use It
California State University’s $17 million contract with ChatGPT’s maker OpenAI is up for renewal. Some students and faculty say equal access to AI is important for preparing students for the workforce. Others the implementation of AI tools has been confusing and opens the door to cheating.
DA Says Santa Clara Officer Lawfully Killed Man Attacking Roommate
In September 2025, Nizamuddin Mohammed was shot by police after he suddenly started stabbing his unarmed roommate.
CA Courtrooms Hear How Big Tech Hooks Kids on Social Media
Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents embarrassing to tech companies — and may be a tipping point into federal regulation. TikTok and Snap reached settlements in the case while Meta and Google are continuing as defendants.
CA Orders Elon Musk’s AI Firm to Immediately Stop Sharing Sexual Deepfakes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating the spread of AI-generated explicit imagery on Elon Musk's X social media platform, saying it is violating state law to create and distribute nonconsensual sexual AI images.
Trump’s New Order Against State AI Regulations Hits CA Efforts
Since 2016, California enacted more AI regulations than any other state. The president’s new order against such laws worries state officials.
PG&E Could Stick Customers with Bill for San Jose’s Energy-Guzzling AI Data Centers
Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, but a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades.
San Jose Downtown Association Appoints Brian Kurtz as CEO
Kurtz is a nationally recognized leader in downtown management and urban revitalization, bringing a track record of transformative impact and strategic innovation.
Judge Rules Meta Is Not Illegal Monopoly, Rejecting FTC Attempt to Scrap Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
The federal suit alleged that Facebook, which later became Meta, overpaid to acquire Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 as part of a strategy to eliminate social networking competitors.
Giant Data Centers Put New Strain on California’s Power Grid
A new report estimates that California’s data centers are driving increases in electricity use, water demand and pollution even as lawmakers stall on oversight.
AT&T Lobbies Legislators To Remove Landlines for Emergency Calls
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.
Judge Says Trump Can’t Withhold Funds or Demand Payment from University of California
The judge has sided with scholars several times since June in halting Trump’s termination of science and health research funding. The latest ruling that the President used “unlawful coercion” against the University of California is the most sweeping yet.
Big Money Propelled Both Pro and Anti Prop 50 Campaigns
Most of the $95 million raised both for and against today’s ballot measure came from fewer than 20 total contributors.
Anti-tax-hike Side Accuses Santa County Sheriff of Wrongdoing in Measure A Campaign
Sheriff’s Office says Jonsen was unaware of the Fair Political Practices Commission complaint.
Supporters Lead in Fundraising for Prop. 50, as Race Remains Close
On Nov. 4, Californians will decide whether the state should gerrymander its congressional districts to favor Democrats.
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.
