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Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI’s Murky Legal Footing
A newly proposed class-action lawsuit against Patagonia in California shows the rush to use artificial intelligence and personalize the customer experience may cause companies to enter uncharted legal territory. New Class Action Alleges Lululemon's 'Greenwashing' Habit 'Exploits' Consumers Michelle Gills filed the lawsuit against the outdoor apparel maker on July 11, taking specific issue with the company’s partnership with third-party technology provider Talkdesk. Gills alleges that, upon making a call to Patagonia’s customer service line in January, her call was “intercepted, listened to, recorded and used by an undisclosed third party, Talkdesk Inc.” The San Francisco-based company uses AI, among other...
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
MAFFS Aircraft Deployed in Support of California Fires
At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command deployed two C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) from California and Colorado for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, California, over multiple fires in California. Two additional aircraft will also be activated later this week from Nevada and Wyoming.
Country singer Chris Young to take stage at California State Fair | July 18 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2024 California State Fair began Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Thursday. Remember, hours are subject to change.
This Californian city’s new logo completely misses the point
The City of Visalia has been the centre of a messy logo design dispute since early May, and the longer it continues, the more chaotic it seems to get. In case you're unfamiliar with this tumultuous tale, the Californian city replaced its popular 20-year-old legacy logo with a modern minimalist design (much to the dismay of residents). In a bid to please naysayers the old logo was reinstated, but not for long, as the city decided to open up a public competition to redesign the new logo.
Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Demaree Street [Visalia, CA]
One Hospitalized after Pedestrian Collision near Walnut Avenue. VISALIA, CA (July 18, 2024) – One man was hurt Sunday afternoon, in a pedestrian crash on Demaree Street. Around 2:06 p.m., police officers responded to the scene near Walnut Avenue. According to the Visalia Police Department, the driver of a vehicle hit the male pedestrian for reasons under investigation. Medics transported the victim, only described as a 22-year-old man, to Kaweah Health. Reports said the man remains at the hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the driver stayed at the site and cooperated with the investigators. Emergency crews shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, the Visalia PD Traffic Unit is leading the investigation. Officials do not suspect intoxication to be a factor in the incident. Those who witnessed the Demaree Street pedestrian crash can contact the Visalia Police Department at 559-713-4175. Operating a vehicle is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Maintain focus on the road and avoid distractions that could easily lead to dangerous collisions. By practicing safe driving habits, you can help keep yourself and others around you safe.
One Night of Queen concert comes to Visalia Fox Theatre
Talking via Zoom to a very laid-back Gary Mullen in his native Scotland, you’d find it hard to believe he transforms himself into Freddie Mercury on stage with his “One Night of Queen” show that comes to the Visalia Fox Theatre on July 20. Especially with what...
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