Bill to abolish California fire risk ratings dies
A bill seeking to reform California's system for mapping wildfire risk has died in the state Assembly. Senate Bill 610,…
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Don't let California's AI revolution run on fossil fuels
August 18, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: As your editorial notes, the dramatic increase in electricity demand…
How the North American monsoon floods the California desert
In the height of summer, most Southern Californians would be surprised to see more than a handful of clouds in…
Scott Wiener's AI bill moves forward with significant changes
A controversial bill that aims to protect Californians from catastrophes caused by artificial intelligence has caused a stir in the…
As La Niña strengthens, drought potential increases
As La Niña gains strength in the tropical Pacific, forecasters warn the weather pattern could plunge California back into drought…
Unlike SpaceX or Chevron, we won't be fleeing California
Both small and large companies are fleeing California in search of friendlier opportunities. From 2018 to 2021, 352 companies relocated…
Kratom regulation bill dies quietly in California
A California bill that would have imposed regulations on kratom products was quietly shelved Thursday following a standoff between advocacy…
Newsom calls for new mandate for California oil refineries
SACRAMENTO — In the latest episode of his political fight with Big Oil, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called on…
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Lake Elsinore
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported Thursday morning at 9:39 a.m. Pacific time in Lake Elsinore, according to the U.S.…
Editorial: Generative AI is energy intensive and could undermine progress in the fight against climate change
Artificial intelligence is one of the most advanced technologies in the world. Fast growing AI technologies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta,…