Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry
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On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
California
Poll: California voters support billionaire wealth tax — and its countermeasures
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The PPIC surveyed 1,103 likely voters this month about all 14 statewide measures on the November ballot.Environment
Marine Mammal Center tracks humpback whale sightings
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The whale entered the San Francisco Bay this week and has been traveling eastward toward the Delta.Featured in Category
Perplexity’s AI poses an ‘unacceptable risk’ to children’s safety, new report says
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The AI-based internet search engine earned Common Sense Media’s lowest rating of “unacceptable risk” to children and teen safety.Bay Area
Take me out of the ballgame: Oakland bets on grassroots culture to fill its pro sports void
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With the A’s, Raiders and Warriors no longer in Oakland, the city has become an intriguing case study for sports economists.Technology
Newsom orders California agencies to develop new AI safety plans after rejecting tougher law
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The governor ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.Technology
Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get
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Consumers asked a major data broker for their files — what they got back shows interest in their weight, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.Elections
He championed vaccine mandates. Will that record help him unseat a party-shifting conservative?
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The outcome of a Sacramento area congressional race could help decide which party controls the House of Representatives — and federal health policy.California
California wants to ban child marriage. Why are these civil rights groups trying to stop it?
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It’s legal for anyone younger than 18 to get married in California, so long as a parent and judge approve.Elections
