Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments
Recent campaigns for corporate interests hit new lows in their attempts to misrepresent the will of the people and deceive officials.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit U.S., despite calls to cancel amid Iran conflict
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Washington, D.C., from April 27 to 30 for an official state visit, marking a major moment in U.S.-U.K. relations as America approaches its 250th anniversary of
Most California voters still disapprove of Trump’s immigration crackdown, poll shows
Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies and a majority believe those policies are biased against Latinos, a new poll finds.
April 1 is supposed to be peak snow in California. Forget that this year
An extremely warm March melted most of the snow in California’s Sierra Nevada. The early melt fits a long-term pattern as greenhouse gases push temperatures higher.
For Altadena families trying to rebuild, 5 months is average time to get permits
Eaton fire victims have filed applications to rebuild more than half the residences destroyed in last January’s disaster. Some are moving swiftly toward construction while others are slowed by planning and permitting hang-ups.
Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better
Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for autistic callers, a population more likely to experience suicidal crisis.
CSU made a $17-million AI bet. A year later, students and faculty give it a mixed grade
CSU’s multimillion-dollar AI push across its campuses is showing mixed results, according to a major survey of 94,000 students, faculty, and staff from 22 campuses.
Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling
Civilian oversight bodies — including the one that oversees the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department — can subpoena law enforcement agencies for whistleblower inquiries, a court ruled.
It’s not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here’s what’s happening
Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.
Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow
Eaton fire victims have filed applications to rebuild more than half the residences destroyed in last January’s disaster. Some are moving swiftly toward construction while others are slowed by planning and permitting hang-ups.