Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the November election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has become a suburban battleground between…
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Opinion: On homelessness, liberal California and the ultraconservative Supreme Court largely agree
What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year thanks to the far-right U.S. Supreme…
California burglars may be using a drone in recent crime spree: Sheriff
Southern California police have warned that burglaries taking place in a small community may have happened with the aid of a drone. The Santa Clarita Valley Station of the Los Angeles…
Ryan Kobayashi's cause of death confirmed
The father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi died by suicide in Los Angeles on Sunday, the county coroners office has said. Ryan Kobayashi, 58, was found dead in the 6100 block of…
'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out
WASHINGTON — Near the cafeteria of the Rayburn House Office Building, right next to the trash bins, is a drab room with rows of cubicles wistfully called the “Departing Member Center.”…
Are California farmers on a collision course with Trump deportation plans?
SAN JACINTO, Calif. — A paradox has settled across California’s velvet green fields and orchards. California farmers, who are some of the most ardent supporters of Donald Trump, would seem…
Revealed: Deadliest Stretch of US-Mexico Border
Dozens of children and hundreds of young women are among thousands of migrants who have died in desperate attempts to enter the US, according to official figures that lay bare the scale of…
A Southern California pastor says a 'flawed' Trump was chosen to lead a sinful nation
On election night, a Southern California pastor in a red MAGA hat filmed a message for his Instagram followers, cheering President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Rob McCoy thanked God — and…
Elon Musk's X sues to block California law that aims to combat election deepfakes
X, the social media app owned by Elon Musk, has sued California in an attempt to block a new law requiring large online platforms to remove or label deceptive election content. The…
FTC adopts 'click to cancel' rule to make it easier to end subscriptions, mirroring California law
The Federal Trade Commission continued its crackdown on businesses that deceptively market and sell subscription services, adopting a rule Wednesday requiring companies to let consumers…
Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court refused Monday to hear appeals from ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which were asking to block California state labor lawsuits that seek back pay for…
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads
With deepfake video and audio making their way into political campaigns, California enacted its toughest restrictions yet in September: a law prohibiting political ads within 120 days of…
New laws close gap in California on deepfake child pornography
Using an AI-powered app to create fake nude pictures of people without their consent violates all sorts of norms, especially when those people are minors. It would not, however, violate…
California's digital driver's licenses now work with Apple Wallet
Californians can now securely add their digital driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch, the company announced Thursday. “With this new…
Opinion: California's AI safety bill is under fire. Making it law is the best way to improve it
On Aug. 29, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 1047 — the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act — and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom for…
Google to invest in satellites and AI to better detect wildfires
Amid an outbreak of recent wildfires in California, Google announced a commitment to spend $13 million to improve satellite imaging to help track and detect wildfires, starting as early as…
Opinion: How to avoid AI-enhanced attempts to manipulate the election
The headlines this election cycle have been dominated by unprecedented events, among them Donald Trump’s criminal conviction, the attempt on his life, Joe Biden’s disastrous debate…
California is racing to combat deepfakes ahead of the election
Days after Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential bid, a video — created with the help of artificial intelligence — went viral. “I ... am your Democrat candidate for…
AI safety bill passes California Legislature
A controversial bill that would require developers of advanced AI models to adopt safety measures is one step closer to becoming law. The bill, SB 1047, would require developers of future…
Deal reached in feud between California news outlets and Google: $250 million to support journalism but no new law
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers intend to shelve legislation that would have required Google to pay news outlets for distributing their content, and in its place announced on Wednesday a…
This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here’s what changed
A controversial bill that seeks to protect Californians from artificial intelligence-driven catastrophes has caused uproar in the tech industry. This week, the legislation passed a key…
Will this California bill to regulate AI protect consumers or gut tech?
Aug. 8, 2024 3 AM PT California is a world leader in artificial intelligence — which means we’re expected to help figure out how to regulate it. The state is considering multiple bills to…
How much does your city know about you? This Southern California city opens up
Rain was falling steadily as the group huddled underneath umbrellas outside the Mark Twain Neighborhood Library in Long Beach in early March, equipped with their smartphones and a mission.…
California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General…