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#california-regulations

NYC startup

These automakers are pushing to overturn California's gas car ban

The lobbying group is opposing California's gas car sales ban, citing concerns over market competition and higher vehicle prices.

fromSFGATE

Beer

'A huge blow': Here's how a Calif. refinery closure could affect gas prices

Valero's Benicia refinery may close by 2026, risking even higher gas prices in California.

California

fromSan Jose Inside

2 months ago

CA Legal Office Rejects State's New Fuel Rules

California's controversial new fuel standard aimed at replacing fossil fuels has been rejected for lacking regulatory clarity.

fromTESLARATI

NYC startup

These automakers are pushing to overturn California's gas car ban

The lobbying group is opposing California's gas car sales ban, citing concerns over market competition and higher vehicle prices.

fromSFGATE

more#environmental-policy

Beer

'A huge blow': Here's how a Calif. refinery closure could affect gas prices

Valero's Benicia refinery may close by 2026, risking even higher gas prices in California.

#autonomous-vehicles

fromwww.theguardian.com

California

California proposes to allow testing of driverless heavy-duty trucks

California proposes regulations for testing self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, breaking its ban on autonomous vehicles over 10,000lbs.

The regulations aim to address safety concerns while enabling innovation in self-driving technology.

fromFortune

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

GM's Cruise hit with fine and consent order for crash that led to suspension of driverless rides

GM's Cruise faces a $1.5 million penalty for not fully reporting a pedestrian crash and must enhance safety compliance measures.

fromwww.theguardian.com

California

California proposes to allow testing of driverless heavy-duty trucks

California proposes regulations for testing self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, breaking its ban on autonomous vehicles over 10,000lbs.

The regulations aim to address safety concerns while enabling innovation in self-driving technology.

fromFortune

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

GM's Cruise hit with fine and consent order for crash that led to suspension of driverless rides

GM's Cruise faces a $1.5 million penalty for not fully reporting a pedestrian crash and must enhance safety compliance measures.

more#autonomous-vehicles

#environmental-impact

East Bay (California)

How would the potential closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery impact gas prices?

Valero Energy may close its Benicia Refinery due to high costs and regulations, risking job losses and higher gas prices for California.

fromFast Company

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

California needs more data centers-but builders are using a legal loophole to power them with diesel

California data centers are rapidly expanding power uses under relaxed regulations, raising environmental and health concerns.

East Bay (California)

more#environmental-impact

How would the potential closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery impact gas prices?

Valero Energy may close its Benicia Refinery due to high costs and regulations, risking job losses and higher gas prices for California.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

3 months ago

California needs more data centers-but builders are using a legal loophole to power them with diesel

California data centers are rapidly expanding power uses under relaxed regulations, raising environmental and health concerns.

East Bay (California)

fromSan Jose Spotlight

4 weeks ago

Stroll: Bay Area electric mandates - a vast expense with minimal benefit - San Jose Spotlight

Bay Area plans to mandate electric water heaters by 2027, potentially costing thousands and offering minimal air quality improvements.

Artificial intelligence

fromCallaborlaw

1 month ago

New AI Laws May Go Into Effect As Early As July 1, 2025

California's new regulations on automated decision-making systems hold employers accountable for bias and discrimination in AI-driven hiring.

Healthcare

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

They were banned from assisted living. They stayed in the caregiving business

Assisted living facility in Van Nuys posed serious safety and health risks to residents, leading to state intervention.

#workplace-safety

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

Los Angeles

California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis

California has imposed permanent rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an urgent workplace safety measure aimed at preventing this deadly disease.

fromThe Mercury News

2 months ago

Cars

Tesla fined for 'serious' heat violation at Fremont plant

Tesla fined for violating California's workplace heat protection rules, marking serious concerns for employee safety amid ongoing regulatory tensions.

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

Los Angeles

California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis

California has imposed permanent rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an urgent workplace safety measure aimed at preventing this deadly disease.

fromThe Mercury News

2 months ago

Cars

Tesla fined for 'serious' heat violation at Fremont plant

Tesla fined for violating California's workplace heat protection rules, marking serious concerns for employee safety amid ongoing regulatory tensions.

more#workplace-safety

fromKqed

3 months ago

California

Why Is California Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant? | KQED

New defensible space regulations aim to protect homes from wildfires by requiring homeowners to clear flammable materials in proximity to their properties.

fromSFGATE

Travel

'Defeats the system': Bay Area gas station owner discourages topping off

Gas prices in California are affected by unique regulations prioritizing climate, leading to higher costs than other states.

Gas pricing often includes fractions to lure consumers through psychological pricing strategies.

fromSacramento Bee

fromwww.timesheraldonline.com

California

DOJ indicts Phillips 66 for SoCal refinery allegedly dumping industrial wastewater into sewer

Phillips 66 faces federal indictment for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging industrial wastewater into the LA sewer system without reporting it.

California

California Insurance Commissioner takes step to increase insurance availability in wildfire-distressed areas

California's new wildfire modeling regulation aims to improve insurance availability for high-risk areas.

The regulation seeks to stabilize the insurance market and hold companies accountable.

#electric-vehicles

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers

Carmakers face unrealistic EV sales requirements; 35% must be electric by 2026 in California and 11 other states.

fromSan Jose Inside

9 months ago

Cars

Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic

California faces challenges in meeting the demand for public charging stations amid the rapid increase in electric cars.

11 months ago

California

California regulators to vote on changing how power bills are calculated

Changing how power companies calculate bills: $24.15 fixed charge/month, offset by lowered electricity price, benefits high energy users and electric car owners.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

State EV mandates touch off panic among automakers

Carmakers face unrealistic EV sales requirements; 35% must be electric by 2026 in California and 11 other states.

fromSan Jose Inside

9 months ago

Cars

Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic

California faces challenges in meeting the demand for public charging stations amid the rapid increase in electric cars.