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California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
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State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.California
Shortages create fertile ground for compost as farmers look for alternatives
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Months of war in the Persian Gulf, a global hub for fertilizer production, have strained supplies for farmers in the United States.Bay Area
Packed meetings, strong opinions on lifting the I-580 truck ban
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Splashpad News correspondent Wendy Silvani reports on the reaction to a Caltrans plan to study the effects of lifting the ban.featured
Oakland council members propose one-time amendments to fund failed Measure E goals
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Funding will come from drawdowns of multiple funds, including the city’s general fund, transit fund, its state gas tax allocation, and other voter-approved tax measures.Technology
California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states
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Opponents of the plan warned it could easily flag drivers who lack a Social Security number.Bay Area
Special update: Rising odds of a strong-to-historic El Niño event in 2026
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Exedra's favorite weather wonk Daniel Swain gives a quick refresher on what this means for California.Bay Area
Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand
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The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.Environment
San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met
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According to the report, the results reflect the long-term investment into the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System.featured
