Tag: California
Wife of California inmate wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search
The wife of a California inmate will receive $5.6 million after being sexually violated during a strip search when she tried to visit...
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly is stepping down as head of the California Health and Human Services Agency after an eventful tenure that...
Sign or veto: What’s next for California’s AI disaster bill, SB 1047?
A controversial California bill to prevent AI disasters, SB 1047, has passed final votes in the state’s Senate and now proceeds to Governor...
The new COVID vaccine is here. Why these are the best times to get immunized
With the new COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2024–25 season arriving in California and across the nation, an important question arises: When is...
Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth
In April, a group of Orange County parents flew to Sacramento to attend a conference hosted by Disability Voices United, an advocacy...
How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know
Every time someone uses ChatGPT to write an essay, create an image or advise them on planning their day, the environment pays...