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Waymo Expands Driverless Car Services in California Despite Vehicles Torched in LA Riot
The autonomous-car company adds several cities to service areas in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. It offered no estimate of damage during L.A. protests.
Amazon-Owned Zoox Expands Robotaxi Production Through Bay Area Facility
The Foster City-based company hopes the new plant will be making 10,000 vehicles per year by 2027.
California Legislature Seeks Funding for Medi-Cal, Wildfire Protection, and Prop. 36
Lawmakers say the state budget reflects their values and priorities for the fiscal year.
Northern California Sheriff Keeps the Peace With a Thin Staff
Gary Redman’s career began with the LAPD. When he became an Amador County deputy, his wife thought he would be much safer in the rural areas. He wasn’t.
California Lawmakers Propose ‘No Secret Police Act’ to Ban Officers From Wearing Masks
The bill would require all local, county, state, and federal law enforcement to remove any face coverings in public, with some exceptions.
Spectrum Cites ‘Criminal Vandalism’ as Cause of Temporary Outage in LA, Ventura
The company is working with local police to investigate the incident that caused thousands of customers to lose service on Sunday.
California City Makes Homeless Eligible for Arrest If They Refuse 3 Offers of Shelter
One dissenting councilmember worried the initiative would criminalize homelessness.
China-Linked Entity Pushes Green Energy to Advance CCP Interests in US, Report Says
San Francisco-based Energy Foundation China has worked to speed up U.S. transition to green energy, increasing energy dependence on China, report said.
California Retail Theft Rose 11 Percent from 2014 to 2023: Report
Detailed crime trends show that retail theft dropped during COVID-19 lockdowns but rose substantially after the pandemic.
California Fish and Wildlife Strike Team Aims to Curb Wolf Attacks on Livestock
The task force will work on the ground day and night, seven days a week, deterring attacks with nonlethal force.
California Car Buyers Could Pay Up to $500 in Fees at Dealer Under Proposed Bill
State senators passed the bill 29–1 earlier this month, saying it would bring California more in line with other states.
Majority of Californians Support Smaller Federal Government: Survey
A new report reveals state residents’ opinions on foreign aid, tariffs, environmental regulations on oil and gas drilling, and other issues.
San Francisco Mayor Proposes Restricting RV Parking to 2 Hours to Address Homelessness
The move comes just a few months after the city shut down a safe parking site for oversized vehicles.
San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf to Get $10 Million Renovation
Still reeling from COVID-19 shut down, the Wharf is marred by vacant restaurants and dilapidated infrastructure.
Newsom Urges Californians to ‘Take Peaceful Action’ Against Trump’s Orders
The governor accuses the president of sending the California National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles ‘illegally, and for no reason.’
California Legislature Counters Governor’s Revised Budget, Scaling Back Spending Cuts
State legislators say their budget preserves health care and social services, and focuses on improving housing affordability.
Dumpling Chain Earns Most Revenue per Restaurant of Any Chain in US
Customers are willing to wait in line to get their share of Din Tai Fung’s famous soup dumplings, according to a new report.
Southern California Regulators Reject Plan to Phase Out Gas-Powered Furnaces and Water Heaters
The plan would have raised costs for residents and burdened the grid, say opposing board members. Those in favor point to the ‘consequences of dirty air.’
