The California Public Employees Retirement System is the largest public pension in the U.S., but it does not disclose a complete list of its climate-focused investments, nor the criteria it used to select them.
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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.
California’s AB 831 Bill Puts Sweepstakes Casinos and Fantasy Sports Under a New Spotlight
California’s online gaming is going through changes, this time with Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831) stepping in. The bill aims to crack down on online sweepstakes casinos and certain fantasy sports operators that have long existed in a regulatory gray zone.
Lawsuit Challenges San Jose’s License Plate Surveillance Cams
The ACLU of Northern California filed a lawsuit on behalf of local nonprofits. The lawsuit challenges San Jose police officers’ practice of searching for location information collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) without first getting a warrant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google Organized Opposition to CA Bill That Protects Chrome Users
Legislation to force Google’s Chrome web browser to safeguard personal data cleared the Legislature and headed to the governor’s desk Thursday.
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.
Where Is The Governor? Newsom Isn’t Releasing his Official Calendar
As Gov. Gavin Newsom turns his attention to national politics, it’s difficult to evaluate what effect his extracurricular activities have had on his work, because the governor’s office has not made his full schedule available all year.
SJ Police Union Says Discipline Was ‘Criminal, Unethical’ As City Defends Actions
The San Jose Police Officers' Association released confidential videos of police officials that the union says reveal 'rampant corruption, falsehoods and incompetence.'
Doctor’s Union Drops Large Donation as Sales Tax’s Principal Funder
Valley Healthcare Foundation formed the political committee a week before the county Board of Supervisors voted to place sales tax increase on November ballot.
CA Police Misconduct Records Now Available in Public Database
The Police Records Access Project database, now available to the public, contains roughly 1.5 million pages of records from 12,000 officer-misconduct and use-of-force cases in California.
Jesuit Priest Who Worked in Los Gatos and San Jose Charged with Child Sex Crimes
Fr. Ted Gabrielli has been accused of sex offenses dating back to the 1990s out of San Luis Obispo.
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.
