Bonta framed the issue as a life-and-death matter, citing the higher rates of suicide and other forms of self-harm among young people whose assigned gender at birth doesn't match their identity.
In June, Tesla has been testing its Robotaxi fleet in Austin, with human operators capable of shutting off the cars from the passenger seat. However, this phase has yielded odd and potentially dangerous behaviors with the LiDAR-free robocars. Elon Musk announced that testing in the Bay Area would begin 'in a month or two,' despite Tesla not obtaining necessary permits for autonomous vehicle testing in California.
As of July 1, 2025, several Bay Area cities will see significant minimum wage increases, with San Francisco’s rising to $19.18 and Sonoma County’s reaching $23.15.