Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a landmark AI regulation bill designed to mitigate emerging technology risks. Lawmakers point to similar measures in California and New York, noting that these three states account for about 40% of the U.S. AI market.
More than three decades have passed since one advocate first asked, “What will it take to cure Parkinson’s disease?” Today, much has changed, but the quest continues—and California sits at the core of that pursuit.
California Resources Corporation has achieved the first CO₂ injection at Carbon TerraVault I, marking a major milestone for carbon management in California. This development underscores the state’s growing commitment to reducing emissions and paves the way for an expanding carbon capture industry.
California’s roads face a serious threat from dangerous drivers who remain behind the wheel despite past offenses. A bipartisan group of lawmakers aims to fix this problem, as highlighted by a powerful investigative series called “License to Kill.”
Two California car makers—one large, one small—recently announced their intent to expand from electric vehicles into the realm of robotics. This strategic pivot underscores both companies’ drive to innovate beyond traditional automotive manufacturing.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta commemorated the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration by reaffirming the state’s commitment to legal challenges against the former President. Bonta insists that California will halt these lawsuits only if Trump ceases activities the state deems unlawful, underscoring an ongoing clash between state and federal figures.
California has been declared 100% drought-free for the first time in a quarter-century, but a closer look reveals some caveats. While the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest report marks a significant milestone, officials caution that this doesn’t guarantee long-term relief for the state.
Many U.S. homeowners are shouldering monthly mortgage costs that exceed 30% of their income, according to findings from Splitero. The trend hits especially hard in California and Florida, spotlighting affordability challenges across the nation.
A new lawsuit filed by Donald Trump challenges California’s provision of in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students. With some 80,000 students at stake, the case raises questions about educational access and immigration policy.
A wild black bear recently wandered into Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California, astonishing visitors and staff alike. Described as “very polite” and possibly lonely, the bear appeared to be communing with its captive counterparts before the incident came to light.
