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SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
29 minutes ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-Ed | Albany's online safety' bill incentivizes surveillance, chills free expression | amNewYork

New York's budget process risks limiting input on a proposal that threatens privacy, youth safety, and free expression.
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Media industry

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

High gas prices in California are attributed to global oil prices, state climate policies, and taxes, with residents paying significantly more than the national average.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
#homelessness
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
#artificial-intelligence
US politics
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
US politics
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalypse Into a Casino

"Gambling on the weather has become an institution throughout a great part of the United States." This sentiment from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1915 highlights the long-standing tradition of weather betting in American culture.
Poker
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
#ai-regulation
fromAxios
3 days ago
California

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California
fromAxios
3 days ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
5 days ago

Elon Musk's coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats | Fortune

Elon Musk's companies face increasing pushback in Baltimore, including a lawsuit over AI risks and a withdrawal from a tunnel project proposal.
San Francisco
fromKqed
6 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
#openclaw
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
7 hours ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
7 hours ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
7 hours ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
7 hours ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

OpenClaw's implementation was delayed by a week due to discussions with Anthropic regarding access cuts and feature copying.
California
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
15 hours ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Poker
fromFortune
1 day ago

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois over their regulation of prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
#housing-development
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago
LA real estate

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago
LA real estate

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

When Gaming Becomes a Monopoly, San Jose's Working Families Pay the Price

New regulations in California favor monopolies over competition, threatening local cardrooms and the communities that depend on them.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Mission District
from48 hills
3 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
22 hours ago

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.
California
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 day ago

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 day ago

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
from48 hills
4 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
from48 hills
4 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
US Elections
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts

Concerns about new data centers include health risks, environmental impact, and strain on power resources in communities like Imperial County.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Green-card holders are now ineligible for SBA loans, impacting immigrant entrepreneurs and potentially harming job creation and the economy.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Sues Trump Over Repeal of EPA's Authority to Fight Climate Change | KQED

As a result of these changes, engine and vehicle manufacturers no longer have any future obligations for the measurement, control, and reporting of GHG emissions for any highway engine and vehicle, including model years manufactured prior to this final rule.
US politics
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

Where do Sacramento-area lawmakers stand on the effort to protect telework?

Telework bill aims to allow state agencies to create specific telework policies, countering the governor's in-office requirement.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

California's cap-and-invest climate program faces opposition over concerns it could increase energy costs while tightening emissions caps and reducing free allowances to industrial facilities.
Privacy technologies
fromThemarkup
2 months ago

How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers - The Markup

California launched DROP to let residents send delete and opt-out requests to all registered data brokers at once, simplifying the process and strengthening privacy control.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These hidden devices on California roadways have privacy activists pushing Governor Newsom for their removal

A network of covert license plate readers in Southern California feeds data into a Border Patrol predictive intelligence program monitoring motorists' travel patterns.
California
fromStocktonia News
2 months ago

A new California website blocks data brokers. Here's how to use it - Stocktonia News

California launched DROP, enabling residents to request deletion and opt-outs from all registered data brokers at once.
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