Meta to back pro-AI candidates in California
Meta is launching a political action committee in California to support candidates who favor lighter regulation of artificial intelligence in the state that is home to Silicon Valley. The tech world powerhouse on Tuesday confirmed plans for a super-PAC called Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California dedicated to backing pro-AI candidates regardless of party affiliation. “As […]
California sues Trump for scrapping state’s EV rules
California sued Donald Trump’s administration Thursday over his move to scrap the state’s tailpipe emission rules and its drive to phase out gas-powered cars. “The President’s divisive, partisan agenda is jeopardizing our lives, our economy and our environment,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. “It’s reckless, it’s illegal, and because of it, we’ll be […]
‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
Wildfire forces thousands to flee their homes in California
More than 4,000 people have been forced to flee their homes to escape a wildfire scorching land around 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The blaze was first reported just before 12.45pm local time on Monday and within hours it had grown in size to cover an area of around two square miles, officials said. […]
One dead in Mexico as Storm Hilary brings ‘life-threatening’ floods and record rainfall to California
One person has died and another is missing as a tropical storm brings “life-threatening” floods and record rainfall to Mexico and California. Storm Hilary was previously classed as a Category 4 hurricane but weakened as it made landfall on the Mexican coast, from where it moved north to California and other states in the southeastern […]
Two firefighters and pilot killed in mid-air collision while tackling blaze in California
Two firefighters and a pilot have reportedly been killed after a mid-air collision involving two helicopters tackling a fire in California. Emergency officials said the aircrafts were fighting a blaze in Riverside County, in the south of the US state. Cal Fire Southern Region Chief David Fulcher said fire crews had been attending a building […]
Kevin McCarthy will meet with Taiwan’s president in California on Wednesday
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, a historic event that comes amid warnings from China. McCarthy’s office shared details of the meeting in a statement Monday morning, indicating that the California Republican will host a bipartisan meeting with Tsai at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. The bipartisan […]
At least 8 dead after boat capsizes in San Diego County, California
At least eight people have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Black’s Beach in San Diego County, California, authorities said, responding to the scene around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. local time after someone in another panga boat, a type of small fishing boat powered by an outboard motor, called 911 to report casualties […]
California Governor Requests Presidential Declaration of Emergency to Address Atmospheric River
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, requested a Presidential Declaration of Emergency on Thursday to support state and local responses in the midst of an atmospheric river, which currently affects much of the state. “California is deploying every tool we have to protect communities from the relentless and deadly storms that batter our state,” Newsom […]
Senator Dianne Feinstein of California hospitalized for shingles
California Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, announced Thursday that she has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for shingles. The legislator said that she hopes to return to the city of Washington at the end of this month. Feinstein’s absence could influence Democratic strategy in the Senate, as the Democratic Caucus controls the Senate by a […]
