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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, requiring major AI developers to publicly disclose safety and security protocols and to report serious incidents to the state. The law adds whistleblower protections for AI workers and lays groundwork for “CalCompute,” a state-run cloud aimed at research and oversight. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener after a broader effort […]
California repealed a 2011 law that made parents of chronically absent students eligible for misdemeanor charges, a policy championed during Kamala Harris’s tenure as San Francisco DA and later state AG. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, AB 461 ends punitive measures that critics said criminalized families rather than addressing root causes of absenteeism. The old […]
A fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, California, triggered a massive blaze that forced evacuations and left seven people missing. The incident occurred on July 1, 2025, and caused spot fires in surrounding farmland. Authorities are using drones to locate missing individuals and have deemed the site too dangerous for immediate investigation. The Yolo County Sheriff’s […]
Twin sisters Alex and Angelica Young are creating a powerful new tradition with Camp Legacy, an overnight summer camp for Black youth in Northern California. Running from June 20–22, the camp is designed to build confidence, foster leadership, and celebrate cultural identity. Inspired by their decade-long work in Sacramento and Bay Area public charter schools, […]
Avise Parsons, actress in Haus of Vicious, recounts her traumatic experience escaping the 2025 Eaton Fire, which ravaged Altadena, California. The fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, burned over 14,000 acres, claimed 16 lives, and caused an estimated $10 billion in damages. Parsons evacuated with only her birth certificate and a […]
The Weeknd has canceled his Rose Bowl concert and delayed the release of his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, in response to the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The natural disaster, fueled by Santa Ana winds, has burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed 12,000 structures, and caused 24 fatalities since it began […]
The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated the city and its entertainment industry, destroying over 1,900 structures and displacing more than 130,000 residents. Among the homes lost are those of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, and Cary Elwes. Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, lost their Pacific Palisades home of 45 […]
President Joe Biden announced the Federal Government will cover 100% cost up for damages caused by the wildfires in southern California. The fires caused billions of dollars in damages and over 28,000 acres were destroyed. The funds would go toward debris removal, temporary shelters, salaries for first responders and more for 180 days. Biden says […]
Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused widespread devastation, destroying over 1,000 structures, killing at least two people, and forcing more than 70,000 residents to evacuate. Three major fires—the Eaton, Palisades, and Hurst Fires—are burning across the region, fueled by strong winds, dry conditions, and little recent rainfall. The fires have affected affluent neighborhoods, […]
Four people from Southern California have been arrested for scamming insurance companies out of over $141,000 claiming a fake bear attack on the luxury cars. Video was submitted with claim and after an investigation it was determined that the claim was fraud and there was a person dressed up in a bear costume, it was […]
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