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Homelessness experts weigh in on Newsom’s executive order on encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order allowing state and local officials to dismantle homeless encampments has drawn mixed reactions from homelessness experts within California as state officials continue to try and find a permanent solution for the ongoing crisis. The executive order was issued in response to a Supreme Court decision in late June that […]
72 more buildings added to list of destroyed by Park Fire | Esperanza Village homeless shelter will open this winter | The origin story behind La Flor de Michoacán
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, August 26. 72 more buildings added to list of those destroyed by the Park Fire — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR. Esperanza Village homeless shelter set to open in Oroville by winter — Erik Adams, NSPR. La Flor...
California Funds Project to Protect “Legacy Cannabis Culture and Genetics”
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A group of academic researchers, scientists, and community-based organizations today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary, community-based participatory research (CBPR) study for cannabis agriculture. Funded by a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control, the project incorporates public education and CBPR to implement the standard methods and systems used across agriculture … Continue reading The post California Funds Project to Protect “Legacy Cannabis Culture and Genetics” appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
OpenAI supports California AI bill requiring 'watermarking' of synthetic content
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - ChatGPT developer OpenAI is supporting a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content, which can range from harmless memes to deepfakes aimed at spreading misinformation about political candidates.
Koi Nation slams Gov. Newsom's call to nix new North Bay casino
SANTA ROSA -- The Koi Nation of Northern California accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of having a "fundamental misunderstanding" of federal law Friday after he urged rejection of the tribe's efforts to open a casino in Sonoma County.Newsom wrote to the U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday saying the Koi Nation's project and that of another tribe, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in Solano County, should be rejected because they are outside the aboriginal territory of the tribes.Federally recognized Native American tribes are permitted to establish gaming operations within the limits of their reservation. The Koi Nation doesn't...
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers. The alliance is the latest change in direction for Cruise since its license to provide driverless rides was suspended in October 2023 after one of its robotaxis dragged a jaywalking pedestrian who had been struck by a human-driven vehicle across a darkened San Francisco street. Cruise's robotaxis are still sidelined in California, but some of its Chevy Bolts are giving autonomous rides in Phoenix and Dallas with humans behind the wheel to take over if something goes wrong.
SAT cancellations fuel anxiety for students nationwide
Ten SAT testing locations throughout the state closed at the last minute, stirring anxiety among students who are preparing to apply for college, KCRA reported. The closures specifically took place in Big Bear City, Elk Grove, Mammoth Lakes, Mcfarland, Cardiff, Fairfield, St. Helena, San Clemente, Turlock and Rocklin, according to KCRA.
Central Catholic football readies for title defense with familiar playmakers and new leaders
After winning five of the last 10 6A state championships, Central Catholic High School football is eager to defend its crown once again in 2024. However, this time the Rams will have to do it with a different look at their leadership positions. The first one is first-year head coach Charlie Landgraf who takes over the Rams after one year as the head coach at Marist Catholic. Landgraf spent two...
Delivery drivers at third-party company in California are Amazon employees, NLRB finds
Workers at a company that delivered packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant, the National Labor Relations Board said, rejecting Amazon's claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor's staff. The finding, issued by a regional director of the NLRB in Los Angeles, determined there was...
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