Californians Are Ready to Talk to AI, Survey Finds
A survey of 1,000 Californians found that 82% prefer speaking with an AI answering agent over a human, while 93% are open to AI handling their requests.
By Kevin Nakamura · November 3, 2026
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Kevin covers California tech from San Jose to Silicon Beach, with a focus on what the industry does to the state that hosts it. A former engineer, he reads the filings other reporters skip.
John Densmore Jam Sessions Bring Generational Harmony to Homeboy Art Academy
Doors drummer John Densmore, 81, brings improvisational spirit and reflective insight to Los Angeles’ Homeboy Art Academy, inspiring students and instructors alike through music, dialogue and shared healing.
By Kevin Nakamura · October 3, 2026
California Law Firm Pushes Fragrance Discrimination Claims Against Hotels
Firms file class actions arguing synthetic scents in hotel lobbies violate ADA and Unruh Act by disproportionately affecting guests with chemical sensitivities.
By Kevin Nakamura · October 3, 2026
San Luis Obispo County reaches $8 million settlement in teen death
September 26, 2026 Ribbon cutting at San Luis Obispo County Crisis Stabilization Unit in 2018 By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County and a co
By Kevin Nakamura · September 26, 2026
French Bulldog Dies Saving Owners from Bear Attack in Northern California: Couple Seeks $15k for Medical Bills
Trinity County couple needs help after their dog died saving them from a bear attack.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 26, 2026
Why Paso Robles Students Might Pay $12,500 for a Gym Air Conditioner
District says demolishing the old gym is cheaper than adding AC, but some taxpayers disagree.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?
For years, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner has been portrayed as the civilized way to travel to and from San Diego.No gridlock on Interstate 5.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
Police search for possible source of drugs in death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son
Dispatch calls reveal supermodel Cindy Crawford’s son, Presley Gerber, who died Sunday, suffered an apparent overdose while staying at a lux
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
Power Out for 1,100 in SLO and Monterey: 117 Murders and 1,500 Fires Later, Why We Still Pay PG&E
More than 1,100 customers are without power in San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties after equipment failure.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
Suspect arrested for raping teen near bike path
September 22, 2026 Saul Estrada Munoz By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old man on Monday for allege
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
Nipomo Man Faces Up to 4 Years After Beating His Partner
Jury finds 54-year-old guilty of felony violence in San Luis Obispo County
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
How 1 Chumash Tribe Rebuilt Ancient Canoes To Stop The Ocean From Dying
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is fighting for new laws to protect the coast and keep ancient maritime traditions alive.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
California Attorney General vows ‘legal consequences’ for GOP sheriff who seized ballots
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco arrives at the Supreme Court of California for a hearing about his seizure and recount of more than hal
By Kevin Nakamura · September 25, 2026
Jury awards $11 million to family of man killed by LAPD during mental health crisis
Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police were called to the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood for a report of man seen chasing an eld
By Kevin Nakamura · September 24, 2026
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different
New legislation forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 24, 2026
Why NASA Burned Through $83 Million on a Satellite Mission in One Year
JPL's GRACE-Continuity mission hit financial trouble due to fire and laser tech costs.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 24, 2026
Gavin Newsom Blames Democrats for Silence on Climate and Predicts Trump's End Plus AOC’s 2028 Bid
He says they don't know how to talk about the weather and that the 2028 race could be decided by one congresswoman.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 24, 2026
Newsom slams Trump on climate at UN Assembly, warns US risks falling behind China
Published September 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM PDT Saying President Donald Trump has abdicated his responsibilities on climate change, California G
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility
NEW YORK -- Saying President Donald Trump has abdicated his responsibilities on climate change, California Gov.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
L.A. approves $466 million in affordable housing spending, the largest pool ever
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By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Gavin Newsom Is the 2028 Candidate For Suckers
Are you the kind of person who thinks that all those loan officers filling up your voicemail with friendly terms are totally real people who
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
'The mom was screaming.' Teen boy crossing street with sister dies in L.A. crash
Two siblings crossing the street in Hyde Park were hit by a car Tuesday night.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Newsom's admission that infamous COVID move was 'insane' triggers viral fury: 'We all told you'
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By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Lopez: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive
A new book by Dr.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Aided by El Niño, Hurricane Polo explodes to Category 5 as it nears Baja California - Sacramento Bee
Aided by El Niño, Hurricane Polo explodes to Category 5 as it nears Baja CaliforniaSacramento Bee Hurricane Polo explodes into rare Category
By Kevin Nakamura · September 23, 2026
Newsom Cites Pension Crisis, Vetoes Bill to Enhance Retirement for Police and Firefighters
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By Kevin Nakamura · September 22, 2026
Democratic megadonor who gave millions to Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris linked to murky honeypot spy saga
A California family who has injected millions of dollars into Democratic campaigns are facing renewed scrutiny over their connections to peo
By Kevin Nakamura · September 22, 2026
Brutal poll reveals where Californians stand on Gavin Newsom v Kamala Harris as 2028 enthusiasm plummets
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By Kevin Nakamura · September 22, 2026
Nolte: California Voters Not Excited About Kamala or Newsom Running for President
The very people who have lived and are living under the incompetent governance of Gov.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 22, 2026
Fentanyl and other drugs killed Hayden Panettiere; officials look for supplier
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and a mix of other drugs, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.
By Kevin Nakamura · September 22, 2026