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Supreme Court balks at Florida's bid over licenses for undocumented drivers
law3 hours ago

Supreme Court balks at Florida's bid over licenses for undocumented drivers

The Supreme Court declined to hear Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, dismissing the appeal without comment. Florida had filed directly with the Court, arguing licenses were issued without proper training, a claim California and Washington dismissed as a political stunt; Justice Thomas would have heard the case, signaling a sharp ideological split in the court.

via NBC News|
#california#florida#immigration
Bay Area E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop prompts health alert
health11 hours ago

Bay Area E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop prompts health alert

State health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop chain in the Bay Area, with nine California residents infected between March 27 and April 30, 2026. The strain can produce a Shiga toxin and cause diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The Kebab Shop paused sales of grilled beef kofta on May 18 and is cooperating with investigators. Current information indicates the implicated beef product was distributed only to The Kebab Shop; exposure is not ongoing. Most people recover within a week, and there have been no deaths.

via The Mercury News|
#bay-area#beef-kofta#california
technology1 day ago

AB-1856 Could Shield Most Linux Distros From California's Age-Verification Law

AB-1856 would adjust California's age-verification law to exempt most open-source Linux distributions by redefining 'operating system provider' and 'application' to exclude copiable/redistributable software and non-standalone app-store components; if enacted, the vast majority of Linux distros would be spared when the law takes effect in 2027, though SteamOS and other proprietary-app platforms could remain affected; committee reviews were underway with a potential June vote.

via Phoronix|
#ab-1856#age-verification#california
Norovirus Outbreak Hits Hikers Along California's Pacific Crest Trail
health-and-medicine1 day ago

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Hikers Along California's Pacific Crest Trail

Dozens of hikers on California’s portion of the Pacific Crest Trail have fallen ill with a norovirus outbreak, with 7–12 confirmed cases reported near Wrightwood in San Bernardino County. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea; health officials urge thorough handwashing, cleaning of contaminated surfaces, and avoiding food preparation for a few days after recovery as thousands continue to trek the trail each year.

via Sacramento Bee|
#california#health-and-medicine#hikers
Cooling fight to avert explosion in Orange County chemical tank
california3 days ago

Cooling fight to avert explosion in Orange County chemical tank

Officials in Garden Grove are cooling a 7,000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank to prevent a thermal runaway, BLEVE or toxic vapor release; cooling has slowed the reaction, but clogged valves blocked a planned neutralizer, leading to expanded evacuations as authorities monitor for explosion risk and environmental damage in an unprecedented local crisis.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#chemical-tank#evacuations
politics4 days ago

Labor critics say Newsom's AI order is cautious, not transformative

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s AI-focused executive order directs labor agencies to consult unions, review how AI is used in workplaces, boost AI literacy, and create a dashboard within 90 days to track AI’s impact on employment, while inviting private industry and academia to offer recommendations; labor leaders and some Democrats say the plan is a continuation of his AI agenda, lacking concrete protections for workers and true reform.

via Politico|
#ai#california#executive-order
San Diego Mosque Shooting Highlights a Broader Crisis in U.S. Islamophobia
politics4 days ago

San Diego Mosque Shooting Highlights a Broader Crisis in U.S. Islamophobia

An opinion piece arguing that rising Islamophobia in U.S. politics—seen in anti-mosque protests, calls against Sharia, and Trump’s muted response to the San Diego attack—has real consequences for American Muslims, cites CAIR’s record civil-rights complaints, and urges national leaders to publicly affirm Muslims’ place in the United States and lower the political temperature.

via Slate Magazine|
#california#donald-trump#islam
california-politics4 days ago

AI-Generated Ads Boost Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Mayor Race

AI-generated videos and Pratt’s aggressive online presence have boosted his bid for Los Angeles mayor, challenging incumbent Karen Bass and left-leaning Nithya Raman; while Pratt’s momentum hinges on storytelling and media buzz, some ads are AI-created fakes, underscoring how campaign PR and momentum are shaping the June 2 primary as Pratt has raised about $3.3 million since January.

via Politico|
#artificial-intelligence#california#california-politics
Newsom urges Californians to skip Chevron as gas prices surge for Memorial Day
politics4 days ago

Newsom urges Californians to skip Chevron as gas prices surge for Memorial Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office urged motorists to avoid Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend, citing a state energy-commission analysis that Chevron prices run roughly 60–80 cents per gallon higher than unbranded fuel. With California averaging about $6.14 per gallon and a high gas tax, the move reflects ongoing tensions over oil profits and climate policies as the state contends with industry blame, refinery changes, and a global price uptick tied to geopolitics.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#california#chevron#gas-prices