Technology

Economic warning signs are mounting in California — foreshadowing potentially tough budget decisions for the state officials and policymakers who emerge victorious from the Nov. 8 election. One particularly eye-popping statistic: Just nine companies headquartered in the Golden State went public in the first three quarters of 2022, compared to 81 during the same period […]

Assembly members and disgruntled Californians urged the California Public Utilities Commission to keep low-income subsidies as is.

Companies and consumers aren’t happy, but consumer advocates say the proposed rule could be a more efficient use of the public’s money.

California’s legislative session ends tonight at midnight, but the intense lobbying surrounding some of the most high-profile and controversial bills is far from over. That’s because Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the hundreds of bills sent to him by the state Legislature, and you better believe interest groups are […]

If Assembly Bill 2408 becomes law, it will hold accountable the largest social media giants that have played a leading role in the most acute and widespread youth mental health crisis experts have ever seen.

Blockchain and cryptocurrency. Artificial intelligence. Facial recognition technology. Health care innovation. The energy industry. Building tech economies in “underestimated” cities such as Fresno. Understanding the benefits of remote work. Helping small businesses thrive online. Those are among the topics that state lawmakers and tech industry lobbyists are set to discuss today at the luxurious four-star […]

The social media products children spend so much time with from the youngest of ages are not safe – by design.

New electronic device repair reforms don’t go far enough. We need legislation that requires manufacturers to make parts, tools and service information available to everyone who needs to fix their own devices.

A workplace tech accountability bill would force employers to tell workers they’re being spied on and would ban surveillance outside of work.

California’s congressional delegation can advocate for increased funding that will drive the science and innovation ecosystem throughout our state.