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CA Companies Wrote Landmark Gig Worker Law, but No One Is Enforcing It
Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.
Silicon Valley Puts Its Tech Expertise to Work Fighting Fires With Fire
Anukool Lakhina of San Jose, CEO of Burnbot, is one of dozens of high-tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley who are trying to use new forms of technology to solve the problem of mega-wildfires in the age of climate change.
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.
Newsom Considers Special Legislative Session on Gas Prices
Senate Democratic leader Mike McGuire objects to the governor's plan, saying the Senate will not support convening a special session this fall.
Chinese Tech Professionals Moving to Silicon Valley for New Opportunities
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are setting up firms across the Pacific, only to find that any investment with Chinese ties is a hard sell.
Lawmakers Say Newsom Staff Inflated Costs to Seal Fate of Health Care Bills
A trio of California Democratic lawmakers say they’re frustrated by high cost estimates that helped kill their health care legislation. Did the Newsom administration inflate the numbers to quietly kill the bills?
CA Democratic Delegates Cheer Home-State Candidate this Week
While the Democratic Party has rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden bowed to pressure not to run for re-election, a few uncommitted delegates may still need convincing.
California Lawmakers Kill Crime Bills, Keep Reparations
Legislators blocked more than 270 bills, partly due to the budget crunch, in the second round of suspense file hearings this year. The 500 bills that survived must still win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
How California’s Landmark Crypto Regulations Will Affect the iGaming Industry
On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), marking a significant step in regulating the digital asset market.
Supporters Yank $20B Bay Area Affordable Housing Measure, Largest-ever in CA
One day before the deadline, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority pulled a $20 billion affordable housing bond off Bay Area ballots amid fears that it wouldn’t pass.
Health Officials Announce First West Nile Death in Santa Clara County
The death this month of an immunocompromised adult at a local hospital “after experiencing West Nile virus symptoms” is the county's second reported human case of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus. The other patient is recovering at home.
CA Offers Incentives to Build Housing for Teachers
Some California agencies are offering incentives and hosting workshops for school districts that want to build affordable housing for teachers.
California Rents Will Likely Increase Because of Soaring Insurance Rates
The state’s landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they’re going to have to raise rents. But they complain about laws that limit how much they can do so.
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.
Trump Campaign Targets Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness’
The Vice President must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may not be the deciding factor.
