California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri
California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic
California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis
Call of Duty has always been a big deal in the gaming world. But now, Black Ops 7 is not doing as well as its predecessor, Black Ops 6. This is a big change from the usual trend where Call of Duty games are the top sellers in the US. In the first 26 days after its release, Black Ops 7 sold about 40
San Diego is in a housing crunch. It's not just a small problem. It's a big one. And a big part of it is Airbnbs. Right now, there are 10, 600 homes in San Diego being used as short-term rentals. That's a lot. It's like having a whole other city within San Diego where families can't live. These hom
San Diego's city leaders have decided to pay $30 million to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer. This is a huge amount of money, even more than what Minneapolis paid to George Floyd's family after his death in 2020. On January 28, Konoa was running
California has set up a digital platform for people to share videos, pictures, and other proof of possible misconduct by federal immigration officers. This move comes as part of a broader response to the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. In recent times, immigration agents have be
Sandro Miller, a renowned photographer, has just released a book titled "On Earth as It Is Not in Heaven. " This collection features 229 photos taken over the past 50 years. The book also includes words from photography experts and notable figures like John Malkovich. One of the most memorable mome
San Francisco has taken a bold step by suing some of the biggest food companies in the country. The city claims that ultraprocessed foods from giants like Coca-Cola and Nestle are causing serious health problems. The lawsuit names ten companies, including those behind Oreo cookies, Sour Patch Kids,
California's attempt to modernize its 911 emergency system has hit a major snag. In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom promised to upgrade the state's outdated 911 system. He wanted to replace the old analog technology with a new digital network. This was supposed to make emergency communications more reli
