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Foreign Investment in California Rises Despite Trade Disruptions

Foreign Investment in California Rises Despite Trade Disruptions

Foreign Investment in California Rises Despite Trade Disruptions
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Liana Bailey-Crimmins Reflects on Leadership at California Department of Technology

Liana Bailey-Crimmins Reflects on Leadership at California Department of Technology

Liana Bailey-Crimmins, former CIO of the California Department of Technology (CDT), has highlighted the department's role in enabling state government functions and responding to crises like the L.A. wildfires. During her tenure from June 2022 to March 2026, Bailey-Crimmins emphasized a people-focused mission, ensuring technology serves the needs of residents and government programs. Under her leadership, CDT managed a $7.8 billion technology portfolio, focusing on accountability and strategic alignment across diverse state departments. Her efforts included advancing generative AI initiatives and improving connectivity in underserved areas.
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Jen Affleck Joins 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' Following Move to California

Jen Affleck Joins 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' Following Move to California

Jen Affleck Joins 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' Following Move to California
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California's Attempt to Regulate Big Tech Self-Preferencing Fails Amid Intense Lobbying

California's Attempt to Regulate Big Tech Self-Preferencing Fails Amid Intense Lobbying

California's Attempt to Regulate Big Tech Self-Preferencing Fails Amid Intense Lobbying
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Tuberculosis Exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County Confirmed

Tuberculosis Exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County Confirmed

Health officials have confirmed a tuberculosis (TB) exposure at Justin Garza High School in Fresno County, California. One active case of TB has been identified at the school, though it is not specified whether the individual is a student or staff member. Of the 169 people exposed, 22 have tested positive for the infection but are not showing symptoms. Health officials are collaborating with the school to conduct contact tracing and testing. TB typically affects the lungs and can be active or latent. Symptoms include prolonged coughing, fatigue, and weight loss.
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California's Billionaire Tax Proposal Aims to Fund Healthcare and Education

California's Billionaire Tax Proposal Aims to Fund Healthcare and Education

California is considering a 'Billionaire Tax Act' on the November 3 ballot, proposing a one-time 5% tax on the worldwide assets of residents with over $1.1 billion. The initiative, led by labor unions, seeks to address federal healthcare funding cuts and support public services. The tax targets 214 billionaires and aims to raise $100 billion over five years, with funds allocated to healthcare and education. The proposal has sparked varied responses from billionaires, with some opposing the tax and others accepting it.
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California Clinic Under Investigation for $34 Million Medicare Fraud

California Clinic Under Investigation for $34 Million Medicare Fraud

A Pasadena-based wound care clinic, Expert Wound Care PC, is under federal investigation for allegedly exploiting Medicare through a fraudulent billing scheme. The clinic reportedly received over $34 million in Medicare reimbursements for skin grafts and wound-care services that were never provided. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California highlighted the clinic's unusually high billing patterns, which were significantly above national averages. The Department of Justice has seized over $2 million from the clinic's bank account as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive
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California Awards Tax Credits to Disney and DreamWorks, Boosting Local Animation Industry

California Awards Tax Credits to Disney and DreamWorks, Boosting Local Animation Industry

California Awards Tax Credits to Disney and DreamWorks, Boosting Local Animation Industry
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Fact Check: Cole Allen's Alleged Celebrity Connections Debunked Amid White House Incident

Fact Check: Cole Allen's Alleged Celebrity Connections Debunked Amid White House Incident

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and other officials at the White House correspondents' dinner. Following the incident, social media posts claimed Allen had worked as a driver for several celebrities, including Savannah Guthrie and Taylor Swift. These claims were supported by AI-generated images, which were flagged as manipulated. Allen's LinkedIn profile lists him as a game developer and part-time teacher, with no evidence of employment as a celebrity driver. The claims about his wife working as an assistant to celebrities are also unsubstantiated.
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Supermicro Expands Silicon Valley Operations with New AI Data Center Facility

Supermicro Expands Silicon Valley Operations with New AI Data Center Facility

Supermicro Expands Silicon Valley Operations with New AI Data Center Facility
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California to Share Immigrant Driver Data Nationally, Raising Deportation Concerns

California to Share Immigrant Driver Data Nationally, Raising Deportation Concerns

California is set to share detailed information about over 1 million undocumented immigrant driver's license holders with a national database, a move that breaks a decade-old promise to keep such data confidential. This decision is part of the state's compliance with the Real ID Act of 2005, which mandates certain identification standards for federal facilities. The data will be shared with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, which maintains a verification system to prevent duplicate licenses across states. Advocates express concern that this data could be accessed by federal immigration officials, potentially increasing the risk of deportation for undocumented immigrants. Despite assurances of safeguards against bulk data access by agencies like ICE, skepticism remains among civil liberties groups.