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Bay Area air quality advisory issued because of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday. Smoke from fires in Northern California is expected to impact the Bay Area on Friday. The air district said Thursday morning that conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area at https://fire.airnow.gov. Hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible in portions of the Bay Area, especially at higher altitudes and in the...
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...
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.
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...
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