LA residents can use their phones to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof
The app could also remind users to get a second shot.
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LAPD bans the use of Clearview's controversial facial recognition software
Officers will be able to use the Los Angeles County system and nothing else.
Amazon opens its first-ever Fresh grocery store in Los Angeles
It opens this week to select customers and to everyone else in the "coming weeks."
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Porsche's subscription program adds new tier and expands to LA
It's now called Porsche Drive and has a slightly cheaper single-vehicle option.
Demographic report on protests shows how much info our phones give away
Mobilewalla gathered cellphone data from Black Lives Matter protestors in four cities.
Electrify America’s first cross-country EV charging route is complete
It stretches 2,700 miles from Washington DC to LA.
FCC rejects cities' extension request for comments on net neutrality rollback
The FCC says the coronavirus pandemic is not an acceptable reason for an extension.
Verizon will provide free internet to students in Los Angeles
This could help as many as 100,000 students who don’t currently have access.
Uber sues LA’s Dept. of Transportation for warrantless record requests
The ongoing fight surrounds the company’s scooter rental service.
Netflix is hosting a live comedy festival in Los Angeles this spring
The Netflix Is A Joke Fest begins April 27th.
SpaceX approved to build Starship factory and research hub in LA
Musk wants Starship to take its first orbital test flight this year.
Lyft debuts car rentals in Los Angeles and the SF Bay Area
It's hoping that 'free' drop-offs and unlimited mileage will win you over.
California is suing Juul for allegedly targeting minors
It says the company failed to warn consumers of exposure to harmful chemicals.
Amazon says it'll roll out a new grocery store format next year
It'll be different from Whole Foods and won't use Amazon Go's cashierless tech.
Google's Waze-like app for public transit hits five more cities
An Android version of Pigeon is on the way too.
Los Angeles Fire Department wants to double its drone fleet
It believes drones could be vital for search and rescue and other fields.
Howard University and Amazon want to diversify the entertainment industry
Howard Entertainment will help students work and study in LA.
Waymo cars will start mapping streets in Los Angeles
It wants to know if its self-driving cars are a good fit.