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California EV Rebates Offer First-Time Buyers Up to $3,500
California’s MyFirstEV program will place EV rebates directly into qualifying vehicle transactions for residents acquiring their first zero-emission vehicle. The program offers $3,500 for eligible new vehicles and
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 DMV Orders 11,000 Drivers To Retake Written Test
California DMV has ordered about 11,000 drivers to retake the written knowledge test within 30 days after irregularities were found in prior results. The notices apply to tests taken from
California Graduate Loan Caps Prompt Universities to Review Student Funding
California graduate loan caps are drawing attention across the state’s higher education system after the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced new borrowing limits for
Business
Hollywood’s AI Crisis Tests Los Angeles Entertainment Economy
Hollywood is facing a fresh economic test in Los Angeles as artificial intelligence, lower production volume, and shifting studio budgets add pressure to one of California’s most
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
California ‘Big One’ Damage Estimate Reaches Up to $1 Trillion
California earthquake experts have warned that a major rupture on the southern San Andreas Fault could cause up to $1 trillion in damage. The estimate has prompted
Opinion
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
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,