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What does the future of driverless taxi service in Los Angeles look like? It's already here

Driverless taxis expanding in Los Angeles County with Waymo's approval to operate

Waymo One vehicles offer ride-hailing service controlled by computer software. [ more ]

SFGATE

Maps show significant Waymo expansion after major California ruling

Waymo approved for driverless taxi expansion in San Francisco Peninsula and Los Angeles.

CPUC ruling allows Waymo to launch paid-fare service in new areas. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Waymo is cleared to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles

Waymo approved to expand into LA and San Mateo counties by California regulators.

Waymo, owned by Alphabet, has been testing driverless vehicles in LA and is set to launch in the coming months. [ more ]

sfist.com

Waymo Gets State Approval for Los Angeles and SF Peninsula Expansion and Freeway Driving

Waymo granted permission to expand into San Mateo County and the Peninsula for driverless passenger service operations.

Waymo can now offer its robotaxi service outside San Francisco, driving on freeways at speeds of up to 65 mph. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Waymo robotaxis are approved for Los Angelesand more areas around San Francisco

Waymo approved to expand driverless services in Los Angeles and San Francisco area.

CPUC approval amidst public backlash towards robotaxis. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Waymo's robotaxi expansion plan for Peninsula delayed by regulator

Waymo's driverless service expansion down the Peninsula faces a regulatory delay due to public safety concerns and the need for further staff review by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Support and opposition towards Waymo's expansion plan from various organizations and cities, with concerns mainly focusing on public safety incidents involving Waymo and its rival Cruise. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

2 days ago

Anger builds over sweeping change in the way most Californians will pay for electricity

State lawmakers passed an energy bill for fixed monthly electric charges, critics cite it as favoring utility companies over consumers. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

7 hours ago

California approves controversial electricity rate change. What's coming to your bill?

Integrating California's power grid with neighboring regions can optimize renewable energy resources within the state. [ more ]

Kqed

13 hours ago

Long Historical Ties Between Silicon Valley And Israeli Tech Cultures | KQED

American protesters accuse Silicon Valley companies of complicity in Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

6 hours ago

Regulators approve sweeping change to the way most Californians are billed for electricity

California Public Utilities Commission approved new fixed monthly fee for electricity, prioritizing electric vehicle adoption over consumer concerns. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

2 weeks ago

California lawmakers kill measure meant to keep politics out of customer utility bills

Utility companies like PG&E have faced criticism for using ratepayer funds for political activities, highlighting the need for more stringent regulations and oversight. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 month ago

California residents could see up to $175 off utility bills this month. Who qualifies?

Millions of California residents will receive a credit on their electric and natural gas bills.

California's Cap-and-Trade Program is behind the California Climate Credit designed to assist high bill payers during winter. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

East Bay (California)

San Jose Water customers could see big increases in the next three years

San Jose Water seeks rate hikes due to inflation and costs

Proposed rate increases would impact customers significantly [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Nothing says L.A. like 213. Or 738

Los Angeles is adding a new area code, 738, due to the increasing demand for phone numbers.

The California Public Utilities Commission approved the addition of area code 738 as an overlay for the existing 213 and 323 area codes. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

PG&E penalized $45 million in Dixie fire settlement with CPUC

PG&E will be penalized $45 million for its involvement in the Dixie fire, one of the largest wildfires in California history.

The penalty includes funding for an initiative to transition some of PG&E's records to electronic, improving inspections and preventive maintenance. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

San Mateo County is the latest community expressing concern against Waymo, driverless cars

San Mateo County raises concerns about Waymo self-driving vehicles after previous incidents.

Waymo seeks to expand its driverless vehicle services in San Mateo County and southwest Los Angeles County. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Waymo wants to expand its driverless robotaxis to the Peninsula, opposition rises

Waymo has submitted a proposal to expand its robot-driven taxi service from San Francisco to the Peninsula in the Bay Area.

Local authorities are opposed to the expansion and believe that they should have control over where robotaxis operate. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

AT&T wants to withdraw basic service in California. Here's who could lose phone access

AT&T has requested to be relieved of its responsibility as a carrier of last resort in California.

AT&T would no longer be required to offer landline telephone services in areas where it is presently mandated to offer basic service. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California utility regulators fine PG&E $45 million for Dixie Fire, state's 2nd-largest wildfire

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a $45 million fine against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the Dixie Fire, the second-largest wildfire in the state's history.

PG&E caused the fire when a Douglas Fir tree fell on its power lines, leading to the destruction of nearly 1 million acres and over 1,300 structures.

The majority of the fine, $40 million, requires PG&E to digitize its maintenance records, and the remaining $5 million will be distributed to tribal entities affected by the fire and deposited into California's general fund. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

4 months ago