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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...
Man died after being shot in Baldwin Park
BALDWIN PARK – A man was fatally shot in Baldwin Park and an investigation into the shooting is underway Friday. Baldwin Park Police Department officers responded at 11:02 p.m. Thursday to the 14100 block Ramona Boulevard near La Rica Avenue, where they found the victim, said sheriff’s homicide Lt. Michael Modica.
Woman with Mental Health Disorder Reported Missing in Rowland Heights
A 29-year-old woman who has a mental health disorder is missing Friday after she was last seen in Rowland Heights, authorities said Friday. Denise Lucia Alvarez was last seen on Friday at 12:15 a.m. on the 17800 block of Colima Road, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. Alvarez is Latina,...
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving X and SpaceX out of California is “outrageous” and “vile,” state Sen. Scott Wiener said. Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom the day before signing Assembly Bill 1955. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. The bill...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
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...
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website.
Courier wins 12 California Journalism Awards
The Claremont Courier was recognized by the California News Publishers Association with 12 California Journalism Awards at a July 13 awards ceremony and dinner at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. The awards honored the best of California journalism from 2023 and included nearly 3,000 entries from across the state.
Mt. San Antonio College Doubles Down on Supporting Student Parents with New Childcare Resources
WALNUT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2024-- Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) is taking a big step forward in supporting its student parents. Recognizing the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with studies, the college has partnered with Upwards, a leading childcare network, to offer a range of childcare resources to student-parents. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718608578/en/ Mt. San Antonio College Doubles Down on Supporting Student Parents with New Childcare Resources (Photo: Business Wire)
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