California Approves 4,600 MWh Darden Battery Energy Storage Project

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project’s 4,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Fresno County’s western region. The BESS is owned by IP Darden I, a subsidiary of Intersect Power. The project...

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California report warns of unregulated AI's "irreversible harms"

SACRAMENTO, the United States, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Without proper safeguards, powerful artificial intelligence (AI) could induce severe and "potentially irreversible harms," a report released Tuesday by California Governor Gavin Newsom warned. The...

California Congress members concerned about 'poor conditions' inside Adelanto ICE facility

ADELANTO, Calif. (KABC) -- California Democratic lawmakers visited the Adelanto ICE Processing Center for a nearly two-hour inspection on Tuesday. They say they're concerned about poor conditions for the detainees. The Congress members said they...

California fugitive captured three decades after escaping FCI Dublin

California Senator Alejandro Padilla, Performance Artist

It is a tragedy that Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were gunned down on June 13th. No rational American on the Left or the Right can be anything other than disconcerted about it. Leftist Anarchy On the Rise In Boulder, one...

California AI Policy Report Warns of 'Irreversible Harms'

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Time Magazine: While AI could offer transformative benefits, without proper safeguards it could facilitate nuclear and biological threats and cause "potentially irreversible harms," a new report...

Study: Mass deportations would cost California economy $275 billion, decimate critical industries

BY ALYSSA JOHANSEN UC Merced Mass deportation of California's undocumented residents would open a $275 billion hole in the state's economy, cripple industries ranging from agriculture to hospitality, disrupt countless small businesses, and lead to...

Buying a car in California? Here are the top dealerships in 2025.

Finding the right dealership for your car purchasing journey can be the difference between loving your new car or deeply regretting it every time you get behind the wheel. The California New Car Dealers Association forecasts a whopping 1.71...

When we invest in the CSU, we uplift California’s families, workforce and future

DR. BRITT RIOS-ELLIS California State University, Stanislaus As California faces tough budgetary choices, we must not lose sight of what’s truly at stake. Cutting funding to the California State University (CSU) wouldn’t just jeopardize access to...

At $275 bn, Trump's deportation plan could cripple California's economy, spike food prices

A new study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI), led by Professor Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young and research director Abby Raisz, projects that mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, as proposed by former President Trump,...

UCLA Anderson Forecast: As Economic And Geopolitical Uncertainties Persist, U.S. And California Economies Slow

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The national economy, while resilient in early 2025, faces a period of deceleration owing to aggressive trade policies, fiscal instability and labor market disruptions. California is already experiencing a mild contraction,...

Donald Trump's use of California National Guard faces scrutiny in court

President Donald Trump’s continued use of California’s National Guard to respond to protests in Los Angeles faced fresh scrutiny on Tuesday in a high-stakes showdown over the limits of his executive authority. Tuesday’s panel was comprised of two...

Trump Blocks California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Car Sales By 2035.

President Trump last week signed a resolution that nullifies California’s landmark rule banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035. Approved by Congress last month, the resolution targets what was the most aggressive statewide...

Would You Live In These 10 Regions of California?

A Binishell home, a modern eco-home works well in the warm, dry climate of California California has always been known for big dreams and bold lifestyles. From sunny beaches to scenic mountains, buzzing cities to peaceful suburbs, every corner of...

Appeals panel hints it may allow Trump to control California National Guard deployment

A three-judge panel of a federal appeals court seemed poised Tuesday to allow President Donald Trump to command California National Guard troops during ongoing protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles. The judges noted U.S. Supreme Court...

Seven Southern California Men Indicted in $100 Million Jewelry Heist Called Largest in U.S. History

By Blessing Nweke Federal prosecutors have charged seven Southern California men in connection with what authorities are calling the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, involving the theft of $100 million in gold, gems, and luxury watches from...

Leader Jones requests audit over California gas price hike

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones from San Diego has called for an independent audit of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) concerning its overhaul of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). This regulation is anticipated to increase...

Lake Oroville sitting near full capacity, California Department of Water Resources monitoring lake level and operations

Action News Now reporter Sade Pullen visited Lake Oroville on Tuesday to speak with boaters and the California Department of Water Resources about the high water levels at Lake Oroville, which is sitting at nearly max capacity. OROVILLE, Calif. -...

New bill would outlaw masks for California police officers

California's largest law enforcement group opposes a bill requiring visible identification on officers, citing safety concerns and federal resentment. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's largest law enforcement association says lawmakers are taking...