California News

California Cities Propose Bill to Extend Nightlife Hours

News Summary California legislators are pushing Assembly Bill AB 342 to create 'hospitality zones' that would allow bars and nightclubs…

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California Greenlights Self-Driving Heavy-Duty Trucks

News Summary California's regulators have proposed new rules that would allow self-driving heavy-duty trucks above 10,001 pounds to be tested…

2 weeks ago

California Proposes Regulations for Self-Driving Heavy-Duty Trucks

News Summary California's regulators are moving forward with a proposal to allow self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, a significant…

2 weeks ago

Altadena and Malibu Prepare for Safer Power Lines

News Summary Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced a major plan to underground power lines in Altadena and Malibu, aimed…

2 weeks ago

Valero Energy Faces $1.1 Billion Writedown in California

News Summary Valero Energy Corp. announced a $1.1 billion writedown on its California oil refineries, prompting concerns about the state's…

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California Surges to Fourth-Largest Economy in the World

News Summary California's economy has surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest globally, with a nominal GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor…

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California State Bar’s Controversial Use of AI in Bar Exam

News Summary The California State Bar faced backlash after implementing AI-generated questions for the February 2025 bar exam. Significant technical…

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California’s Kaiser Permanente Fined Over Late Complaint Responses

News Summary Kaiser Permanente was fined $819,500 by the California Department of Managed Health Care for failing to promptly respond…

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Barbara Lee Declares Victory as New Mayor of Oakland

News Summary Barbara Lee has been elected as the new mayor of Oakland following a special election held on April…

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