California demands Elon Musk’s xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content
Jan 16 (Reuters) – California Attorney General Robert Bonta on Friday sent a cease-and-desist letter to xAI demanding…
Southern California Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton fire
Jan 16 (Reuters) – Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and Southern California Gas on…
US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking California voter details
NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that…
California approves Verizon acquisition of Frontier, clearing way for closing
Jan 15 (Reuters) – The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved Verizon Communications’ (VZ.N), opens new tab…
SpaceX capsule with four astronauts, one ailing, splashes down safely off California
SpaceX Crew-11 returns a few weeks ahead of scheduleOne astronaut suffering undisclosed ‘serious medical condition’Crew consists of 2…
Musk’s xAI curbs Grok image editing after California, Europe air concerns
Item 1 of 2 Elon Musk speaks during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured),…
PG&E reaches $100 million shareholder settlement over 2017, 2018 California wildfires
Jan 12 (Reuters) – The parent of Pacific Gas and Electric reached a $100 million settlement with shareholders…
Healthcare dealmakers head to San Francisco hoping for megamergers in 2026
Less antitrust scrutiny under Trump boosts M&A confidenceHealthcare M&A volume rose 56% in 2025, despite fewer transactionsJPMorgan health…
Countries and industries most exposed to Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs
Jan 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on Friday on cases related…
Nick Reiner’s high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed
Nick Reiner accused of fatally stabbing parentsDefendant faces two counts of first-degree murderArraignment and entry of plea postponed…
US pulls $160 million in funding from California over foreign truck-driver licenses
USDOT withholds funds over noncompliant licensesCalifornia DMV disputes federal decision, cites public safety riskUSDOT audit finds 25% of…
California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rules
Ruling cites landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision on firearm regulationRestriction applied to about 95% of state’s populationDissenting judge…