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SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets
Last week, the California Coastal Commission rejected a plan for SpaceX to launch more rockets at the Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company responded with a lawsuit.
Anna Washenko10.16.2024Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game
Steam appears to have started posting a notice in its shopping cart that purchases on its storefront are only for a license and not a game.
Steve Dent10.11.2024Judge blocks new California law barring distribution of election-related AI deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked AB 2839 from being enforced in California. It would prohibit a person or an organization from knowingly distributing AI deepfakes featuring political candidates.
Mariella Moon10.03.2024California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill SB 1047 that aims to prevent AI disasters
In his veto message on Sunday, Newsom said the bill's approach could 'give the public a false sense of security' about controlling AI.
Anna Washenko09.29.2024New California law will force companies to admit you don't own digital content
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426, a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media.
Anna Washenko09.26.2024California's 'click to cancel' subscription bill is signed into law
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California's "click to cancel" Assembly Bill 286 into law to make it easier for consumers to opt out of subscriptions.
Steve Dent09.25.2024California passes landmark law requiring actors' permission for AI likenesses
California has passed a landmark AI regulation bill to protect performers' digital likenesses. Assembly Bill 2602 requires studios and other employers to get consent before using “digital replicas” of performers.
Will Shanklin09.17.2024California state IDs can now be stored in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced today that both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet will be adding support for California driver's licenses and state IDs.
Anna Washenko08.15.2024California Supreme Court upholds classification of gig workers as independent contractors
Ride-share companies scored a victory in the California Supreme Court, allowing them to continue classifying gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other gig-economy companies invested around $200 million in the passage of Proposition 22, which voters approved in 2020.
Will Shanklin07.25.2024Microsoft agrees to $14 million California pay discrimination settlement
The Civil Rights Department of California alleged Microsoft discriminated against employees who took protected leave.
Sarah Fielding07.04.2024Snap will pay $15 million to settle California lawsuit alleging sexual discrimination
The California Civil Rights Department has revealed that Snap Inc. has agreed to pay $15 million to settle the lawsuit it filed "over alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against women at the company."
Mariella Moon06.20.2024California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict phone use in schools
Gavin Newsom said he will work with lawmakers "to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day" this summer, because children and teens "should be focused on their studies — not their screens."
Mariella Moon06.19.2024Media coalition asks the feds to investigate Google’s removal of California news links
The News/Media Alliance asked US federal agencies to investigate Google’s removal of links to California news media outlets. Google’s tactic is in response to the proposed California Journalism Preservation Act, which would require it to pay for links to California-based publishers’ news content.
Will Shanklin04.17.2024California introduces 'right to disconnect' bill that would allow employees to possibly relax
A California assemblyman has introduced a new bill that would give employees the "right to disconnect."
Sarah Fielding04.02.2024Tesla settles California hazardous waste lawsuit for $1.5 million
Tesla and the 25 California counties that sued the automaker for mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities around the state have already reached an agreement just a few days after the lawsuit was filed.
Mariella Moon02.02.2024Tesla sued by 25 California counties for allegedly mishandling hazardous waste
Tesla is facing a lawsuit from 25 California counties accusing it of mishandling hazardous waste at facilities around the state.
Steve Dent02.01.2024Proposed California bill would let parents block algorithmic social feeds for children
California will float a pair of bills designed to protect children from social media addiction and preserve their private data. SB 976 and AB 1949 were introduced Monday by the state’s Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Will Shanklin01.29.2024Federal judge rejects X’s claim that California’s content moderation law violates free speech
A federal judge in California has shot down Elon Musk’s attempt to invalidate a state social media law. The state’s AB 587 requires social companies to publish their content moderation policies, something Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) claimed violated the First Amendment.
Will Shanklin12.29.2023Google's plan to build 15,000 homes for the San Francisco Bay Project fizzles out
Google has ended its agreement with real estate developer Landlease for its San Francisco Bay Project, effectively scrapping its plans to build a campus with thousands of homes for employees and locals.
Mariella Moon11.03.2023Cruise puts robotaxi operations on pause following California license suspension
The self-driving company said it wants to "rebuild public trust."
Mariella Moon10.27.2023