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California Neurotech Bill Would Restrict Workplace Neural Data
California lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bill 1883, a proposal that would restrict employers from using certain AI workplace surveillance tools to collect neural data or infer workers’ emotional
California Expands DNA Tools for Missing Persons Investigations
California has enacted AB 2018, expanding the state’s DNA Tools for missing persons investigations to include unidentified people who are living as well as deceased. The law, signed July 16,
UC Riverside Researcher Receives $2.1M NIH Grant for Cell Study
A UC Riverside researcher has received a $2.1 million National Institutes of Health grant to investigate how cells maintain stable gene activity while adapting to environmental stress. The five-year project
California Return-to-Office Mandate Tests Agency Capacity
California agencies are reviewing office space and workplace logistics as the state’s return-to-office mandate brings more employees back to in-person work. The effort has prompted assessments of
Business
California Forever Seeks Faster Approval for Solano Project
California Forever is seeking state legislation that would streamline regulatory approvals for its proposed development in Solano County, including a planned new city and a shipbuilding facility.
Dodgers Prepare Tarik Skubal for High-Stakes Los Angeles Debut
Tarik Skubal, Dodgers newcomer and two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, will make his first start for Los Angeles against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley
California Restaurants Turn to Tasting Menus as Costs Keep Rising
California restaurants are expanding their use of tasting menus as operators confront elevated labor, food, and operating costs. From Hermosa Beach to San Francisco, fixed-course formats are
Opinion
Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Dies After Intensive Treatment
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died August 10 after more than three weeks of intensive medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center. The 14-year-old eagle
Local Officials Back California Nuclear Plant Extension Before 2030 Closure
Local elected officials have urged California leaders to extend operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant beyond its scheduled 2030 closure. The request cites the
Hidden Solvang Tunnel Network Draws New Historical Interest
Interest in Solvang’s underground tunnels has grown after a local historian documented portions of the hidden network beneath the California town. The exploration has renewed
Rare Corpse Flower Bloom Draws 7,000 to The Huntington
Two titan arums reached peak bloom together at The Huntington in San Marino, drawing more than 7,000 visitors in one day. The rare corpse flower