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LA Mayor Asks State for $2 Billion to Help Cover Budget Deficit, Wildfire Costs
The city’s request includes more than $600 million for improving streets and to make up for lost revenue after the Palisades Fire.
USC Imposes Hiring Limits, Budget Cuts as Questions Loom Over Federal Funding
The private university in Los Angeles received $1.35 billion in federal funding last year, including student aid and research grants.
San Francisco Mayor Invites CEOs to Help the City Revitalize Its Economy
Mayor Daniel Lurie is planning two separate initiatives that mimic successful models that New York City has used in the past.
California Accelerates Satellite Project to Monitor Methane Levels
The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new role as co-chair of a coalition of state and local leaders who vow to cut emissions in half by 2030.
California Lawmaker Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal as Costs Soar
The Republican assemblyman’s resolution follows state’s borrowing to shore up the program after extending coverage to illegal immigrants.
San Francisco Launches New Traffic Speed Cameras in 33 Locations
The locations are part of San Francisco’s High Injury Network.
California AG Issues Warning to 23AndMe Users Amid Bankruptcy Filing
He urged people to ‘delete their data’ amid the DNA testing company’s recent financial woes.
San Francisco Moves to Debar Nonprofit Over Bribes, Lavish Lifestyles
The nonprofit, Collective Impact, had received $27 million in city funds since 2021.
Reimagining the Electrical Grid With Localized Community Batteries
One large battery from this Bay Area startup can power dozens of homes during a crisis, and it’s recharged by the sun or from the grid.
Judge Rules Shasta County Voter ID Initiative Must Move Forward
County Counsel Joseph Larmour had requested a preliminary injunction, arguing the initiative would break state and federal laws.
PG&E Asks California to Increase Customer Rates to Pay Shareholders More
Annual bill increases are expected to be limited to between 2 percent and 4 percent through 2026.
Cancer T-cell Therapies Developer Closes California Location
Cargo Therapeutics plans to lay off San Carlos staff and focus on maximizing shareholder value.
Taiwanese Mayor Leads Delegation to Silicon Valley to Drive Smart City Innovation
Mayor Chen Chi-mai led a delegation to the United States and visited the mayor of San Jose, California.
California Senate Education Committee Votes Down School Choice Bill
The bill would have furthered President Donald Trump’s education agenda in California.
California Chooses 51 Movie Projects for Tax Credit Program, the Most Ever
The $330 million in tax credits will go to five major films and 46 independents. Gov. Newsom said the money will create jobs and boost local economies.
California Permit Lets Tesla Carry Passengers, Putting It on the Road to Robotaxis
Tesla CEO Elon Musk described the initial service as a combination of Airbnb and Uber.
Sheriff’s Office Says No Evidence to Support Woman’s Claim Her Father Is a Serial Killer
Galina Trefil claims her father discussed murdering several people from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Several Major Corporations Back Out of This Year’s San Francisco Pride Events
A number of sponsors, including Comcast and Anheuser-Busch, have decided not to sponsor the annual celebration.
School Meals Would Lose Pizza, Chips, and Sugary Drinks Under New California Bill
Hoping to reduce obesity and diabetes, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers proposes phasing out ultra-processed foods by 2032.
