Technology

Commentary

California’s expensive explosion of real estate fraud hits home

The real estate industry's embrace of online transactions, rather than hard copy documents, has given scammers opportunities for fraud costing homebuyers millions.

By

Dan Walters

• September 24, 2024

Technology

California drivers can get mobile licenses on their iPhones — but they need physical ones too

California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.

By

Khari Johnson

• September 19, 2024

Two individuals look at a screen with an AI generated face on it, as the the words "DIGITAL HUMANS WITH UNITY" appear on the wall above the screen. To their left, another face looks out towards the space.

Technology

What California lawmakers did to regulate artificial intelligence

The California Legislature passed more than a dozen bills to regulate artificial intelligence in recent days, though some ambitions fell short.

By

Khari Johnson

• September 6, 2024

A crowd of protesters hold Prop. 22 signs with their mouths open and fists in the air. One prominent sign reads, "Unconstitutional Prop 22, Bad for Workers, Bad for the Economy, Bad for California."

Economy

California companies wrote their own gig worker law. Now no one is enforcing it

Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.

By

Levi Sumagaysay

• September 4, 2024

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Technology

Semiconductor industry seeks apprentices to meet the rising need for workers

Through conferences, grants, and other mechanisms, the SEMI Foundation has been trying to fill the increasing number of semiconductor jobs in California.

By

Alisha Green

• September 4, 2024

An extreme close-up of phone display with the text "notification center" and "emergency alerts."

Environment

California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county

Early warning systems save lives during disasters, but a recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up. Use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.

By

Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett

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Meisi Li

• August 30, 2024

A person wearing glasses, sits behind a dais in a grey suit. A name tag next to to them read "Scott D. Wiener." In the left corner, a person is out of focus while wearing a face mask.

Technology

California’s big AI regulation bill is headed to Gavin Newsom

A California bill requiring makers of large AI systems to test them for potential harm cleared the Legislature today. It could still face a veto by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

By

Khari Johnson

• August 28, 2024