California Observer

November 10, 2025

New California Laws Set Rules for AI and Social Media Use by Children

New California Laws Set Rules for AI and Social Media Use by Children

California steps into the spotlight on AI and Social Media California has once again placed itself at the center of the national conversation on technology regulation. In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark legislative package aimed at protecting children from the risks of AI and social media. The laws require age verification systems […]

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Salton Sea Faces Growing Environmental Challenges and Health Risks

Salton Sea Faces Growing Environmental Challenges and Health Risks

The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland lake, has long been a paradox. Created accidentally in 1905 when the Colorado River breached irrigation canals, it became a recreational paradise in the mid‑20th century, drawing Hollywood stars and weekend crowds to its shores. Today, however, the lake is shrinking at an alarming pace. Over the past three

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