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California has problems. AI can help solve them.
Since the University of California’s earliest days, its researchers have propelled the state’s leading industries and helped solve some of its biggest challenges. Our faculty bring curiosity, ingenuity and years of accumulated expertise to their research. But even the nimblest human brain can only crunch so many numbers in a day.
How Latinos struggle to find affordable healthcare
Marisol is a 60-year-old undocumented immigrant who lives alone in Los Angeles and works full-time. She was very excited to learn she would qualify for Medi-Cal, but her celebration was short-lived when she was told she makes "too much" money – about $36,000 annually – and was denied the state's coverage.
Gambling interests gave $1M to California lawmakers. Did it influence their votes?
California’s rival gambling interests gave the 22 members of an obscure legislative committee more than $1 million in campaign donations. Did the cash infusion to this “juice committee” influence members’ votes?
California DREAMS Takes a Community-first Approach to Making Math Meaningful
The Superhub is working with middle school math students and instructors to evolve instruction. Experts forecast that in the coming years there will be tens of thousands more jobs in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry than people qualified to fill them. One way to help meet that future demand is by sparking interest and enthusiasm in young people to continue in STEM-focused education, which is often a precursor to career pathways in advanced manufacturing.
Former Mayor Known for Guaranteed Income Programs Launches Bid for California Lieutenant Governor
Tubbs, ousted as Stockton mayor in 2020, is running for California lieutenant governor in 2026. As Stockton mayor, Tubbs launched a guaranteed income program that paid poor people $500 a month. Tubbs faces formidable opponents in the race, including Democrats Fiona Ma and Steven Bradford.
California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis seized from Antelope Valley
California law enforcement agencies have seized thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis near two state parks, including Saddleback Butte State Park in Antelope Valley, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. The law enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of over 5,200 illegal cannabis plants as well as 14 illegal firearms in...
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