Landmark AI Chatbot Bill, Addressing Youth Risks, Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
SB 243 would prohibit AI LLMs from engaging in conversations around suicidal ideation, self-harm or sexually explicit content....
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Sep
15
Sep
Legislature Approves Five Black Caucus Reparations Bills, Sending Them to Newsom
The bills, which next go to Gov. Newsom, are part of the California Legislative Black Caucus multi-year “Road to Repair” legislative package....
10
Sep
After Stalling, Governor Says $750M in Bay Area Public Transit Loans Will Be Made Available
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that $750 million in state loans to Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized by the end of the legislative session Friday....
10
Sep
State Seeks Applicants for Transportation Equity Advisory Committee
Applications are open until Oct. 19 for a California equity committee that advises on transportation-related environmental justice and economic equality issues....
10
Sep
‘A Lovely Place of Refuge’: Interfaith Justice Forum Tackles Hate in California
The California Commission on the State of Hate’s “Virtual Community Forum on Dialogue Across Differences” was held via Zoom on Sept. 5....
08
Sep
Lawmakers Hear From Advocates on ‘State of Black Maternal Health’
The California Black Health Network hosted a legislative briefing on the healthcare experiences of Black women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum....
04
Sep
EdSource: State Legislature Passes Bills to Restrict Immigration Enforcement at Schools
The bills attempt to restrict immigration enforcement at schools and inform students and families of the presence of immigration officers on campuses....
29
Aug
Homelessness Drop in Contra Costa County is Part of Larger Statewide Trend
Homelessness is officially down in Contra Costa, but one Antioch advocate tells the Pulse the numbers don't match what she sees working with unhoused people....
29
Aug
New Cal Fire Campaign Urges Californians to Prepare ‘Go Bags,’ Make Evacuation Plan
Cal Fire's "Set, Go" campaign advises people on creating a family wildfire action plan and emergency supply kit and what to do in case of evacuation....
25
Aug
EdSource: California Joins Effort to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2030
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that California is on track to cut chronic absenteeism by half in the next five years....
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Jul
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Jul
Economic Strain Replaces Social Justice as Top Issue for Young Californians, Poll Finds
A recent poll found that economic concerns such as increased cost of living and inflation have become the top voting issue for young Californians....
24
Jul
California Dept. of Public Health Recommends Vaccines for Students
The California Department of Public Health recommends that families make sure their children's vaccinations are up to date as the new school year approaches....
22
Jul
EdSource: State Joins Lawsuit Over Trump Ban on Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
California and 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for barring undocumented immigrants from more than 12 public benefit programs....
18
Jul
Vigils, Raids and a Deadly Fall: ICE Crackdown Rocks California
A Pulse journalist covers immigration enforcement and protests in Northern and Southern California, reporting from L.A., San Francisco, Palo Alto and Camarillo....
