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Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell Level 3 self-driving vehicles in California
Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to get permission from California regulators to sell or lease vehicles with Level 3 self driving tech.
California will require half of heavy truck sales to be electric by 2035
California will require more than half of all heavy trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035. It received approval from the Biden administration today, allowing the rule to take effect.
Elon Musk says California is home to Tesla’s engineering headquarters
Despite moving its corporate headquarters to Texas, Tesla now considers California its global engineering home and “effectively a headquarters of Tesla.”
City of Oakland declares state of emergency in wake of ransomware attack
The city government of Oakland, California was hit by a ransomware attack on February 8th, and its departments can still feel the security breach's ramifications.
California’s first electric short-hop ferry launches in 2024
One of the Bay Area’s most popular ferry routes is going electric.
Zero-emission vehicles made up nearly 19 percent of car sales in California last year
Electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles accounted for 18.8 percent of all new car sales in California this past year, according to the state's Energy Commission.
California invests $2.6 billion to build 90,000 EV chargers
The California Energy Commission announced new investments this week designed to double the state's EV charging infras
Waymo will soon offer fully driverless rides to the public in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has granted Waymo a Driverless Pilot permit, which allows it to pick up passengers in a test vehicle without a driver behind the wheel.
Black market fears are hampering cannabis waste recycling efforts in California
In California, the nation’s largest legal cannabis market, 510-thread cartridges are popular to the point of ubiquity but, due to the state’s strict hazardous waste disposal regulations, difficult to dispose of in a responsible manner.
Waymo is one step closer to charging for self-driving taxis in California
Waymo has received permission from California's DMV to charge for self-driving taxis, although public service isn't available just yet.
New York joins California in aiming to make all auto sales hybrid or EV by 2035
New York is following California's lead by mandating that all new cars, pickups and SUVs sold in the state must be either EVs or plug-in hybrids.
A new California law will require social media platforms to add more 'protections' for children
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a new bill that could upend how social media platforms deal with underage users.
California sues Amazon for preventing third-party sellers offering cheaper prices elsewhere
California has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of unfairly punishing sellers that offer lower prices elsewhere.
What you’ll need to survive the California wildfires this summer
Gear and strategies to help you ride out this summer’s fire season. Good luck.
Amazon's palm payments arrive in more than 65 Whole Foods stores in California
Amazon's palm-reading payment tech is now available in more than 65 Whole Foods stores in California.
Tesla faces new lawsuit over claims of racism and harassment at its Fremont factory
Tesla is facing another lawsuit by workers at its Fremont factory who allege that it knew about but failed to stop harassment and racial slurs.
Former Activision Blizzard employee appeals $18 million harassment settlement
Former Activision Blizzard employee Jessica Gonzalez is appealing the publisher’s recent $18 million settlement with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Governor Newsom faces accusations of meddling in Activision Blizzard lawsuit (updated)
A former lawyer with California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing has accused Governor Gavin Newsom of interfering with the agency’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard.
Recommended Reading: Two decades in the metaverse
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
California can once again set its own emissions rules, EPA says
California can now set its own emission standards under the Clean Air Act, the EPA announced today.
