Economía

California Gov. Gavin Newsom pauses at the podium with a hand to his chin during the State of the State address in the Capitol chamber, with an American flag and ornate lamps visible behind him.

Política

Newsom orders government to consider AI harm in contract rules

In an executive order, California's governor pushed back on Trump administration moves against a California AI startup. At the same time, the governor moved to add further guardrails for the technology.

Por

Khari Johnson

• abril 1, 2026

The back of a person as they stir a pot on a small electric stove inside the kitchen of a market.

Economía

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

Non-U.S. citizens lose access to SBA funding for small businesses, which provide the bulk of new jobs in California.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• marzo 30, 2026

A person wearing a black blazer looks forward as they sit at a wooden desk, surrounded by other people.

Tecnología

After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?

Legislators approved an audit of three of the state’s federally-funded fusion centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.

Por

Khari Johnson

• marzo 27, 2026

Una sala de conferencias con asistentes y cartelería colorida relacionada con la inteligencia artificial.

Política

Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It's the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

Por

Jeremías Kimelman

• marzo 27, 2026

A close-up view an unidentifiable teenager holding cell phones in their hand as they hold a Starbucks drink and a shopping with the other hand. Another unidentifiable teenager also holding a cell phone is seen in the background.

Tecnología

California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial

The jury awarded a family $3 million in the closely-watched case over Facebook and YouTube addiction.

Por

Colin Lecher

• marzo 25, 2026

The back of a plane taking off from an airport is seen between runway landing lights, with an out-of-focus fence with barbed wire in the foreground.

Economía

Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money

The FAA wants California to prove it’s allocating jet fuel tax revenue to aviation. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• marzo 25, 2026

Un grupo de mujeres reclusas de una prisión caminan con sus uniformes azules por un sendero exterior. Una persona lleva una camiseta roja. A la izquierda, se alza un edificio de ladrillos rojos con rejas en las ventanas y alambre de púas en la parte superior.

Justicia

Digital tablets mellowed California prisons. Now a tech migration is riling users

Every incarcerated person in a California prison has a digital tablet enabling communication with the outside world. A new vendor is bringing more streaming entertainment, but with a cost.

Por

Joe García

• marzo 24, 2026

An aerial view shows a snow-covered mountain town at dusk, with rooftops dusted in white and warm lights glowing along a main street. A large hotel complex and nearby buildings cluster at the center, while forested slopes and ski runs rise behind them under a fading blue sky.

Economía

Nevada utility to Lake Tahoe: Find electricity elsewhere

Lake Tahoe’s longtime power supplier, NV Energy, will cut off the region next year. It has said data centers are driving “unprecedented” demand.

Por

Malena Carollo

• marzo 20, 2026

Solar panels sit on the roof of a residential building overlooking San Francisco. The city skyline, including tall downtown buildings, stretches across the background under a hazy sky.

Economía

Solar panel reimbursements to remain low under California appeals court ruling

A California appeals court upheld a 2022 regulatory decision to reduce rooftop solar payments. Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

Por

Malena Carollo

• marzo 10, 2026

A black charred staircase remains standing one of amongst rubble of what used to be home overlooking the ocean.

Economía

Some State Farm customers could see refunds while homeowner rate hikes stay put

State Farm reaches settlement over emergency insurance rate hikes after last year’s Los Angeles County fires.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• marzo 9, 2026