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L.A. Is Being ‘Stripped for Parts.’ Here’s What the City Council Wants to Do About It

01/26/2024

Among growing concern over copper wire thefts, L.A. City Councilmembers Kevin de León and Traci Park proposed a task force anchored by the LAPD.

Disneyland’s New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets

01/26/2024

Disneyland’s plan to reimagine the theme park into a more “immersive” experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.

City Council Reaches Agreement Following Contentious Dispute With School District

01/26/2024

It only took the Mountain View City Council about 10 minutes to consider and approve a deal with the Mountain View Whisman School District to jointly use and maintain school fields.

Apple Mac Celebrates 40-year Anniversary at Computer History Museum in Mountain View

01/26/2024

In a packed room of Apple enthusiasts, the original makers of the Macintosh celebrated the 40-year history of the desktop computer that launched a new way of interacting with the digital world.

Milpitas City Workers Threaten to Strike

01/26/2024

Two of the city’s employee unions—Pro-Tech and the Milpitas Employees Association—are preparing for a potential strike after months of failed contract negotiations with the city.

Controversial California Bill Would Physically Stop New Cars From Speeding

01/25/2024

The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.

Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families

01/25/2024

A U.S. Senate committee launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of care facilities.

A Record Number of Californians Are Visiting Emergency Rooms for Dog Bites

01/25/2024

Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern.

Collapse of California’s News Industry Is So Severe It’ll Require Taxpayer Support to Rebuild

01/25/2024

A combination of tax credits, revenue sharing and coupons could bring stability, writes Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News.

Since California Cut Home Solar Payments, Demand Has Plunged 80%

01/25/2024

Experts worry that the steep decline could stall the state’s battle against climate change. Solar power is critical to meeting California’s ambitious requirement to switch to carbon-free electricity.

South Bay Nonprofit Receives Gift From MacKenzie Scott

01/25/2024

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley received a much-appreciated infusion of funding over the holidays: a $3.4 million gift from philanthropist and Amazon shareholder MacKenzie Scott.

Top Santa Clara County Political Leader Sets Her Vision

01/25/2024

Susan Ellenberg, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, will give her annual assessment of the region's health and what she sees for 2024, touching on key issues such as safety and the budget deficit.

Santa Clara County to Buy Hundreds of Acres for Conservation

01/25/2024

Just weeks after a deal fell through to buy the Richmond Ranch for development, county leaders are moving forward with turning the open space into a massive park.

Demolition of Burned Shopping Center Begins as Fire Officials Look Into Cause of Blaze

01/25/2024

A Los Altos shopping center on El Camino Real that was engulfed by a fire on Christmas Day just entered its first phase of demolition.

Education Department Says It Will Fix Its $1.8 Billion FAFSA Mistake

01/24/2024

Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college—questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer.

California Ranks High Worldwide for Rapidly Depleted Groundwater

01/24/2024

In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers.

Shasta County Supervisors Vote to Allow Concealed Weapons in Local Government Buildings

01/24/2024

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to allow guns in local government buildings, defying California law.

New USGS Map Shows California Is at High Risk for Damaging Earthquakes

01/24/2024

An updated earthquake hazard map from USGS shows a high shaking risk in California.

Electric Rail to Las Vegas Keeps Rolling with New Federal Funding Approved

01/24/2024

A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

Groundwater Levels Are Falling in Parts of California and Food-Growing Regions Worldwide

01/24/2024

Groundwater depletion is worsening in many of the world’s farming regions. But a global study also found that some efforts are helping to boost aquifers.