This weekend, during the Fourth of July, the frontline to protect California’s vital waterways is on land.
WATER FOR YOUR THOUGHTS: The data center build-out underway in California is running into a water backlash before the state has rules to deal with it.
Redwood City could see about $3.5 million return to the general fund if Gov. Gavin Newsom approves the state budget recently passed by the California Legislature, which includes approximately $77 million to close a significant portion of the vehicle license fee owed to San Mateo County and its cities.
Nearly $77 million in funding for critical in-lieu vehicle license fee money that funds basic San Mateo County services has been included in a budget proposal from the legislature, a provision that would fund around 65% of the $119 million the county and its cities say is owed.
California's booming AI industry and data centers may be expanding into some of the driest parts of the state without clearly telling the public how much water it plans to use.
Data center builders don’t tell the public how much water they use, according to a new report
SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly has unanimously passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 151 recognizing March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day throughout the state. This resolution, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan, commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greece’s rebellion against Ottoman rule and celebrates the enduring principles of democracy and freedom shared between Greece and the United States.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly has unanimously passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 151 recognizing March 25, as Greek Independence Day throughout the state. This resolution, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan, commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greece’s rebellion against Ottoman rule and celebrates the enduring principles of democracy and freedom shared between Greece and the United States.
Electric bicycles have become part of everyday life, helping people commute, reduce emissions and expand mobility for riders of all ages.
As the data center boom accelerates to power the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns about the impacts of these behemoth structures typically focus on their energy consumption. While energy impacts are important, leaders in arid regions around the world should be just as attentive to water use — for cooling servers and power generation.
