Arts Oct 01 Spears case spotlights state efforts to rein in conservators Already this year, New Jersey cracked down on the circle of people who could petition for someone to be placed under a guardian. New Mexico created an independent review process to oversee how conservatorships are being handled. And Oregon is…
Nation Jun 30 California tests off-the-grid solutions to power outages To improve energy resilience in California, utilities and small communities are installing microgrids that can disconnect from the larger electrical grid and switch to using solar energy generated and stored locally.
Health Dec 22 California desperately searches for more nurses and doctors Much of California has exhausted its usual ability to staff intensive care beds, and the nation's most populated state is desperately searching for 3,000 temporary medical workers to meet demand.
Health Nov 30 Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving Americans returning home from Thanksgiving break are facing strict new coronavirus measures around the country as health officials brace for a disastrous worsening of the out-of-control surge.
Economy Mar 20 PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pacific Gas & Electric have reached a deal for the nation's largest utility to emerge from bankruptcy triggered by massive liabilities from wildfires.
Nation Mar 10 Thousands on virus-hit cruise ship wait their turn to leave The Grand Princess ship had been held off the coast since Wednesday because of evidence that it was the breeding ground for more than 20 infections tied to a previous voyage.
Health Mar 08 Cruise ship hit by virus to dock in Oakland, California A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus is headed to the port of Oakland, California, the captain told passengers, though they were destined to stay aboard the ship for at least another day.
Nation Dec 15 California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal California Gov. Gavin Newsom's opposition to Pacific Gas & Electric's restructuring plan just a week after it struck a $13.5 billion settlement with fire victims is forcing the nation's largest utility to go back to the negotiating table and come…
World Nov 07 U.S.: Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on critics The complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco detailed a coordinated effort by Saudi government officials to recruit employees at the social media giant to look up the private data of Twitter accounts, including email addresses linked to…
World Nov 06 Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on users, U.S. prosecutors say The complaint unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco detailed a coordinated effort by Saudi officials to recruit employees at the social media giant to look up the private data of thousands of Twitter accounts.