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Southern California Fault Stress Reaches 1,000-Year High
Researchers examining seismic activity across Southern California have reported that portions of the region’s fault network are carrying stress levels not seen in approximately a millennium, raising new
California Lawmakers Reach Agreement on 2026–27 Budget
California lawmakers announced a 2026–27 budget agreement before the constitutional June 15 deadline, establishing a spending framework for the upcoming fiscal year and advancing negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom on
Golden Gate Park Concerts Produced $245 Million Economic Boost
Golden Gate Park concerts generated $245.1 million in Bay Area economic activity, according to a newly released economic impact report examining three major music event weekends held in San Francisco.
UC Science Bond Puts California Research Funding on Ballot Path
California’s research sector is facing a new ballot-path fight as Senate Bill 895, known as the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, moves through the state
Business
SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites From California
SpaceX launched another group of Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Central Coast, sending the spacecraft toward low Earth orbit during an evening mission
Bay Area High School Baseball and Softball Playoffs Begin in CA
The high school baseball and softball regional postseason in Northern California began this week, with teams from the Bay Area and beyond competing in the California Interscholastic
UC Berkeley Research Offers Early Warning on California Dengue Risk
California’s warming climate is drawing new attention from health researchers as UC Berkeley scientists examine how dengue fever could become a greater concern in parts of the
Opinion
California Tech Sector Featured in Microsoft AI Study
California tech sector activity appeared prominently in a newly released Microsoft report examining how artificial intelligence tools are being adopted across workplaces, research environments, and
Officials Warn Shoring Up California’s Oil Costs Consumers
California officials are sounding the alarm as the state faces a significant financial burden due to rising gas prices. On May 7, 2026, energy regulators
Clean Energy Summit Highlights California Infrastructure Challenges
Clean Energy Summit opened April 14 in San Diego, California, bringing together policymakers, utility executives, and infrastructure developers for a three-day discussion on grid reliability,
UC Research Examines Effects of California’s $20 Fast-Food Wage Law
In April 2024, California made a significant shift in the fast-food industry with the introduction of a new fast-food wage law, mandating that fast-food chains