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
A man wanted in a murder was shot and killed by law enforcement in Anaheim on Friday afternoon.
Aug. 10, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
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
World & Nation
Previously, abortion was legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Iowa. The new ban on the procedure is after six weeks of pregnancy.
July 28, 2024
Iowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they’re pregnant.
July 23, 2024
The cutoff for abortions in Iowa after about six weeks of pregnancy is before many women even know they are pregnant.
July 29, 2024