California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks in the state budget to benefit their districts — and help them get re-elected.
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Prologis Inc. Wins Bid for Big Economic Development Project in South Bay
Undeveloped land within the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility will be home to data centers and manufacturing campuses that power AI revolution.
We Ranked the 6 Best Places to Buy Instagram Followers
Buying Instagram followers offers professionals and creators a practical shortcut to boost visibility and spark genuine engagement.
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.
Newsom Signs Climate Bills to Extend Cap and Trade, Boost Oil Drilling
A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
Can California Ever Rival More Gambling-Friendly States?
Gambling in the United States, though popular, is a complicated issue with states granted the autonomy to set their own regulations.
AI Price-setting Algorithms Get a Pass in Sacramento
A secretive appropriations process in the California Legislature killed or reined in three bills regulating the use of pricing algorithms, although some AI regulation survived the legislative axe, including a bill that would outlaw pricing software algorithm use in contracts.
San José Awards AI Grants to Startups Solving Community Problems
San José now has 91 venture-backed AI companies valued at approximately $6 billion. The four winning companies are among 23 AI startups worth $1.3 billion in downtown San José.
SJ Councilmember Ortiz Joins East San Jose Leaders to Announce Revitalization Initiative
Business and cultural leaders say the Alum Rock area has potential to be the next downtown.
California AI Rules Safe after Senate Strips Moratorium from Budget Bill
Republicans and Democrats voted against a 10-year moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws after it cleared the House.
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.
Senate Blocks CA Clean Air and Electric Car Mandates
The U.S. Senate decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and its decades-long battle against air pollution. Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.
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.
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.
SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner
Last year’s initial budget projection featured an estimated $53 million shortfall. The new budget projection unveiled by Maguire this week showed a projected $46 million shortfall, the equivalent of about 3% of the city’s $1.6 billion spending plan.
