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29 May

California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes

published on May 29, 2024 - 2:09 PM

As corporations increasingly weave artificial intelligence technologies into the daily lives of Americans, California lawmakers want to build public trust,

09 May

California to tap generative AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams

published on May 9, 2024 - 1:53 PM

California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance,

15 Apr

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

published on April 15, 2024 - 2:52 PM

(AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry

09 Apr

How effective are California’s homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn’t kept track well

published on April 9, 2024 - 2:18 PM

California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the huge outlay

04 Apr

California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion

published on April 4, 2024 - 2:47 PM

California Democratic leaders announced Thursday they had come to an agreement on a plan that would reduce the state’s staggering

22 Mar

California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy

published on March 22, 2024 - 1:32 PM

Facing mounting pressure to crack down on a retail theft crisis, California lawmakers are split on how best to tackle

06 Mar

Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

published on March 6, 2024 - 1:42 PM

California voters were split in early returns over a statewide ballot measure touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as a necessary step to

17 Jan

Package mailed to rural California elections office tested positive for fentanyl, authorities say

published on January 17, 2024 - 2:43 PM

Authorities are investigating a suspicious envelope sent to the elections office in Yuba County on Wednesday morning that might have

05 Jan

San Quentin project’s $360 million price tag should be slashed, governor’s advisory group says

published on January 5, 2024 - 1:31 PM

An advisory council hand-picked by California Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended Friday that the governor slash by at least a third

02 Jan

California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year

published on January 2, 2024 - 3:45 PM

(AP) — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free health care starting Monday under

BLOG – Fresno Labor Leader Hits Back: ‘We oppose folly disguised as inevitability’

Posted: April 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Hear ye, hear ye! I, the “False Prophet,” do humbly
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Posted: at 1:57 pm

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