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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...
Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant
The California Mid-State Fair has crowned Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. The post Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Tri Counties Bank celebrates 50 years with initiative to boost student success
CHICO, Calif. — In honor of its 50th anniversary, Tri Counties Bank is launching a community-driven initiative to give back and express gratitude to the people and places that have been integral to its success over the years. The inaugural Tri Counties Bank branch was established in Chico in...
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...
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.
Habitat for Humanity strives to close racial homeownership gaps in the U.S.
CHICO, Calif. — Systematic discrimination has persisted in many forms throughout history, including within the United States housing market. Across the U.S., black families are less likely to own their own homes than white families according to Habitat For Humanity. This can be a result of multiple factors from redlining to unequal access to mortgage credit. Which ultimately has historically created barriers to saving for a down payment, getting a loan, and affording a home. Habitat for Humanity has actively been working to close that homeownership gap.
Bay Area Republicans believe JD Vance will lead party to White House win
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance took to the stage at the Republican National Convention to address not only republicans but the entire county, said some Bay Area politicians. The nominee, with Silicon Valley ties as a former venture capitalist, has been characterized as the nominee that has energized more than...
Redding official pushes back on Shasta supervisors' narrative on loss of Avelo Airlines
A top Redding official and the former head of the Shasta County Economic Development Corp. have refuted the notion the city didn't do enough to keep Avelo Airlines in Redding. Their insights came during an update on Redding Regional Airport that was given by Assistant City Manager Steve Bade at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
UPDATE: Water restored at Shasta College main campus. Classes to resume Friday
Water service was restored at the main Shasta College Campus in east Redding on Thursday afternoon after the school had closed earlier due to a main water line break. School spokesman Peter Griggs sent out a news release at 2:40 p.m. that said the water had been turned back on. The water break was reported around 12:45 p.m. ...
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