The autonomous car technology is so new that previous state laws did not address it at all. Now, the law allows the cars to drive on streets if there is a licensed driver behind the wheel as back up.
California at technology forefront with passage of driverless cars bill [PODCAST] Read More »
Citizens, nonprofit organizations and the state government have rallied to save 30 of the 70 California state parks originally slated for closure on July 1 in the wake of California’s budget crisis.
Temporary reprieves for 30 state parks tapped for closure Read More »
With horse slaughter now legal in the United States, individual states must decide whether to allow it. California voters deemed horse slaughter inhumane, but is it necessary?
California outlawed horse slaughter, but critics say it might be necessary and humane Read More »
Frustrated by Congress’s failure to offer undocumented students a path to citizenship, Bay Area activists are helping fund college and career paths for young people without legal immigration status.
Undocumented college students get support from tech titan, state lawmakers Read More »
California regulators have long turned a blind eye to “fracking,” a controversial method for extracting natural gas and oil that has been known to contaminate groundwater. But now, things may be changing.
California lawmakers take steps to regulate ‘fracking’ Read More »
As the November election grows closer, the battle lines are being drawn over the future of the death penalty in California. Voters are likely to be able to vote on abolishing the state’s death penalty.
Battle shaping up for November death penalty vote Read More »
With the end of redevelopment agencies, schools expected to see more money come their way. But cities must first bay of redevelopment debts, which, in San Jose could take more than 20 years.
San Jose schools may not see redevelopment agency funds for decades Read More »
Months before its construction was supposed to begin, California’s high-speed rail project hit big roadblocks. Michael Brady, a Menlo Park resident, is one of the most vocal opponents to the project.
Menlo Park activist leads the charge against high-speed rail Read More »
After years of environmental lobbying, plastic bags are on their way out in Sunnyvale, one of many communities in California ditching plastic in favor of paper and reusable bags.
Plastic bags’ days are numbered in Sunnyvale Read More »