9th Circuit blocks law to prevent ‘forced outing’ of trans students
California’s effort to shield the decisions of transgender students in public schools from the eyes of prying parents…
BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices
By Jonathan Stempel June 22 (Reuters) – Gas station operators including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart…
Workday must face California lawsuit over AI bias in job screening tools
By Daniel Wiessner June 22 (Reuters) – Workday must face claims that its popular AI-powered human resources software…
Pasadena officer shoots colleague during ‘horseplay,’ chief says
A Pasadena police officer shot and wounded a colleague in the shoulder inside the department’s parking garage in…
Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
SACRAMENTO — The Democratic-led state Senate has voted to reconfirm five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings, a…
In growing fight, Steyer’s campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn’t disclose pay
WASHINGTON — In the latest escalation of a fight over the use of paid social media creators, Tom Steyer’s campaign…
Want to buy an e-bike in California? Amazon cracks down on illegal sales
Amazon is pulling certain e-bike models from its California marketplace because they exceed state speed limits, marking a…
Contributor: California law limiting bail is clear. Will judges keep ignoring it?
Gerald Kowalczyk tried to buy a hamburger with credit cards he found on the floor. Then, while presumed…
California lawmakers aim to crack down on illegal e-bikes to improve safety
EXPLAINS WHAT RIDERS NEED TO KNOW. E-BIKES ARE SO POPULAR NOW, A MODERN TWIST TO TRANSPORTATION. IT JUST…
California Highway Patrol pulls over teeny-tiny car, driver cited for suspended license
A California Highway Patrol officer in Northern California made an unusual traffic stop this week. While patrolling a…
California Can’t Define ‘Hate Speech’ But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway
“Hate speech” is notoriously hard to define and is usually a subjective characterization of harsh words. Though the…
Your guide to L.A. County assessor race: Jeff Prang faces challengers
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> During his previous three terms, Prang prioritized modernizing the assessor’s office through a $130-million investment in…