Approval: Yes on Proposition 5. It is very difficult to raise local taxes
In California, most elections are decided by simple majority, including those for governor, mayor and statewide referendum proposals. But the…
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I'm an 80-something Swiftie, Republican, and Kamala Harris voter.
September 20, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I am an octogenarian Swiftie and proud of it. (“Donald…
The Proud Boys and other right-wing groups continue to threaten violence
Remember during the 2020 presidential race when Donald Trump refused to disavow right-wing violent extremists and instead told the Proud…
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Is our democracy really worth throwing away for cheaper bacon?
September 19, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: After the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,…
California's AI security bill is in the spotlight. Turning it into law is the best way to improve it
On August 29, the California Legislature approved Senate Bill 1047 —the Secure Innovation for Frontier Models of Artificial Intelligence Act—and…
Expand sources and add audio features
Google’s NotebookLM lets you experiment with an AI-powered chat system centered around the sources you select. The tool leverages Google…
Billion-dollar stadiums are being built, but homelessness still exists
September 19, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I don’t remember the exact date — was it 2016…
FBI confirms China-linked attack affects 260,000 devices
A new joint cybersecurity advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Cyber Mission Force, and the National Security…
Proposition 8 is still in the California Constitution. Repeal it on November 5th.
September 19, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: It is incorrect to say that the U.S. Supreme Court…