11 things UC Berkeley AI experts are watching for in 2026
In just a few years, AI has gone from a tech novelty to a society-altering force. It has…
Targeting infrastructure investments to build career opportunities for California’s left-behind workers
Executive summary The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2021 and…
Targeting infrastructure investments to build career opportunities for Los Angeles’ left-behind workers
Executive summary The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2021 and…
California’s road to climate progress, Part 4
California’s Road to Climate Progress aims to answer a central question: Even with multiple laws and focused rulemaking,…
California’s road to climate progress, Part 5
California’s Road to Climate Progress aims to answer a central question: Even with multiple laws and focused rulemaking, why…
Victims of hate acts in California are not getting support they need
Key takeaways
31% of Californians who experienced hate had unmet needs for support after the hate act.
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Postcard from California: The ‘literal dumpster fire’ burning under an LA suburb
 In a canyon 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, a fire is smoldering. Unlike the forest…
San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kellogg over ultra-processed foods. What that means
In a historic action, San Francisco on Tuesday became the first government to file a lawsuit against food…
Moving to a climate-disaster zone just to afford a home
Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two options. Option A is…
Contributor: Clear a path for sweeping urban experiments such as California Forever
Earlier this fall, the Silicon Valley dreamers proposing to build a 400,000-person city and manufacturing hub on rangeland…
Los Angeles wildfires trigger surge in virtual health care usage
When uncontrolled wildfires moved from the foothills above Los Angeles into the densely populated urban areas below in…
San Jose Earthquakes Offseason Guide
For the second consecutive season, the San Jose Earthquakes missed the playoffs. This squad had some improvement in…