Hollywood Inc.
After clearing many hurdles in the state Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require developers to put safeguards around their advanced AI models is one step closer to becoming law.
Aug. 29, 2024
California
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024
Climate & Environment
This week’s roundup of climate and environmental news from around the American West.
Aug. 8, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
World & Nation
Former President Trump traveled to Montana for a rally in hopes of ousting the state’s Democratic senator, whom he has targeted since 2018.
Aug. 10, 2024
Politics
Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted due to a mechanical issue but landed safely nearby, airport staff says.
Aug. 9, 2024
Senate Bill 610 sought to eliminate a decades-old system of classifying state and local lands into “moderate,” “high” or “very high” fire hazard zones.
Aug. 17, 2024
Some members of the Black caucus opposed the legislation, saying it would lead to too many people being sent to prison.
Aug. 12, 2024
Lawmakers have worked all year on bills to crack down on retail theft while trying to avoid criminalizing poor Californians if they steal necessities.
June 21, 2024