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Latest Sep 21, 2026

Newsom signs Adam's Law for AI chatbots, what Fresno-area schools should do next

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new child online safety laws, including Adam's Law for AI chatbots. Here’s how districts and youth programs around Fresno should prepare.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Adam's Law on Sept. 10, requiring safety plans for AI companion chatbots used by minors. The package also limits "addictive" social media features for users under 16 and expands age-check rules.

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Sep 21, 2026

Residents press Bakersfield council to end Flock camera deal

Dozens asked the council to stop using Flock license‑plate readers, citing privacy and errors. A councilmember requested a public tally of spending and clearer audits.

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Sep 20, 2026

BLP buys Stockton warehouse as AI demand squeezes Bay Area space

Bridge Logistics Properties picked up a 545,836-square-foot cross-dock in Stockton and a 198,676-square-foot site in Fremont, tying the deals to AI and advanced manufacturing demand.

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Sep 20, 2026

SF lawsuit says OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, SpaceXAI agreed to slow AI

A class-action suit filed Sept. 18 in San Francisco alleges four AI rivals coordinated to slow product improvements, citing Sept. 12 public posts and a July 2026 employees’ statement. Paid subscribers in the Valley could feel any slowdown in updates.

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