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April 29, 2026
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California Heads Into Fire Season With Second-Worst Snowpack on Record and Drought Expanding Statewide
The numbers from this spring’s Sierra Nevada snow surveys tell a stark story. California is entering its dry season with a snowpack that has nearly
Newsom’s State Parks Forward Becomes the Largest California State Park Expansion in Decades
California marked Earth Day 2026 with the most consequential expansion of its state park system in a generation. On April 22, Governor Gavin Newsom and
Route 66 at 100: America’s Mother Road Ends — and Begins — in California
Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and no state carries the weight of that milestone quite like California.
Santa Clara Pilots a New Idea: AI Data Centers That Power the Grid, Not Just Drain It
For years, the conversation about data centers and California’s power grid has followed a predictable script: tech companies
Silicon Valley Insiders Admit AI Agents Are Still “Rickety” — And Cost More Than Expected
The pitch for AI agents has been consistent across boardrooms and investor decks throughout 2026: autonomous digital workers
California DMV Implements New Digital Security Standards for State IDs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is changing how residents carry and protect their personal information. In an
Business
California’s AI Boom Fills State Coffers — But Job Growth Has Not Kept Pace
California sits at the center of the global artificial intelligence investment wave, capturing the lion’s share of U.S. venture capital and generating record tax revenue
Entrepreneur
Sports
Real Madrid Under Pressure as Draws, Injuries, and Form Questions Mount
Real Madrid’s season has reached a tense middle phase where results look stable on paper but feel unsettled on the pitch. League draws have stacked
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