The new law prohibits technology companies from using student data to train or develop AI models and limits how companies can use that data.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills intended to protect children by regulating internet use, including limiting chatbot ...

Government retirees who go back to work must follow strict pension laws or risk serious consequences with CalPERS. Several faced enormous bills.

Middle and high school students who get more sleep have fewer mental health issues and are doing better in math and English, says new study.

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More than 560 people still face death sentences in California, despite a longstanding moratorium on executions.

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Steve Hilton, the Republican running for California governor, says he’ll demolish the DMV and reduce vehicle license fees if he’s elected.