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.
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Meta Reaches $1.4B Settlement With Texas Over Privacy Violations
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram faced allegations that it had collected facial identification information on millions of users in violation of a state law.
It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate
Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise in the presidential campaign.
President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal
Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?
Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than seven years, and then doubled to two million in 2035. The high cost of $120,000 or more for one fast charger is just one obstacle.
CA Cities and Counties Ignore 2021 Law to Fix Unsafe Homeless Shelters
The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a California shelter system that’s full of problems – and lacking accountability.
Gail Pellerin Among Top Four Stock Investors in CA Legislature
The total stock portfolio of the Legislature was worth as much as $112 million last year but experts say the public should know more about a politician’s total wealth.
State Aid for Tiny Homes for Homeless in San Jose Comes up $9.4M Short
One year after Gov. Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes to shelter residents in four cities, including San Jose, only 150 have been purchased and none are in place.
Artificial Intelligence Thinks It’s Perfectly Ready to Serve as Our Moral and Ethical Compass
Google’s chat bot equivocated on pedophilia, conservatives say, and ChatGPT gave husbands a pass on doing the dishes. Is AI ready to serve as our moral compass?
DA Says SJPD Sniper Saved Lives When He Fatally Shot Machete-Wielding Man in 2023
Over 45 terrifying minutes in March 2023, Eliobert Gonzalez repeatedly threatened to kill the San Jose family and cut off their heads if they didn’t help him get back into his old apartment.
How Long Will CA Lawmakers Let Tech Firms Make Them Look Like Fools?
Lawmakers in California and elsewhere can no longer take the tech industry's word when their armies of lobbyists make the case that they police themselves and shouldn't be held accountable.
‘Journalism Preservation Bill’ Gives CA Newsrooms Leverage Over Big Tech
A journalism expert says Assembly Bill 886 would finally give news outlets leverage and force Big Tech to negotiate. A public interest media advocate says the proposal would favor larger outlets and incentivize clickbait.
New CA Laws for 2024: More Paid Sick Days, No More Employee Cannabis Tests
Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.
Assembly Speaker Rivas Shifts Leadership to Boost Pro-Housing Agenda
Speaker Robert Rivas seems to be laying the institutional groundwork for an aggressively pro-housing legislature next year.
Meta Accused by CA and Other States of Luring Children to Instagram, Facebook
Meta was accused of knowingly using features on Instagram and Facebook to hook children to its platforms, even as the company said its social media sites were safe for young people.
Op Ed: While Newsom Travels Overseas, California’s Economic Outlook Gets Worse
When Gov. Gavin Newsom returns from his overseas travel, he will find a state whose economy seems to be slowing.
