Lompoc has prolonged the nomination period for its District 3 City Council seat until August 12, offering additional time for potential candidates to step forward. The move ensures that the city’s general municipal election, slated for a Tuesday, has a complete roster of hopefuls.
San Francisco’s storied political world can handle plenty of spirited exchanges, but former Mayor Willie Brown believes some tactics go too far. His criticism of Scott Wiener’s AI-generated mockery of Connie Chan highlights the ethical limits of political attacks.
Everlight, a materials supplier recognized for its Eversolar® encapsulants, is driving forward the commercialization of perovskite solar technologies. In a conversation with Photovoltaic Materials Manager Gordon Chao, the company outlines its mission to enable reliable, large-scale manufacturing through innovative encapsulation solutions and cross-sector collaborations.
Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s request, recently ordered grid operators to speed up connections for big power users. This move aims to meet AI’s growing energy demands and serves as a reminder that caution is warranted, but banning AI out of fear may be premature.
