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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Policy. 70 articles.
MAHA activists criticize Trump's coal pitch for AI centers; Kern site plans on-site power
Aug 22, 2026
A national health group pressed Trump to drop coal for AI data centers. In Kern County, a proposed Elk Hills project says it would run on its own plant.
Kern County warns seniors: '1098-SR' videos won't cut school-bond taxes
Aug 20, 2026
Assessor Laura Avila says a fake '1098-SR' form in AI videos doesn't exist. She fears fee scams next and reminds residents which tax relief programs are real.
Tulare County pauses new AI data center permits while it writes the rules
Aug 19, 2026
Supervisors approved a temporary pause on permits for AI data centers in unincorporated areas while staff drafts standards on power, water and siting.
Bakersfield insurer's AI 'Angelica' made 800,000 calls to boost Medi-Cal renewals
Aug 16, 2026
Kern Family Health Care used a phone-based AI to reach 387,000 members as Medi-Cal rules tighten. State officials say plans can remind members but counties decide eligibility.
Kern Family's AI 'Angelica' made 800,000 calls to Medi-Cal members since 2025
Aug 16, 2026
Bakersfield-based Kern Family Health Care says its AI caller is boosting renewals as California resets Medi-Cal rules, while state officials and researchers warn on oversight.
Fresno judge declines $10,000 sanction for Aleshire & Wynder over fake citations
Aug 15, 2026
Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan said the Fresno law firm took steps to fix a court filing with four fake and seven improper case citations in a city lawsuit.
Democrats press White House on AI vetting plan; Fresno State, UC Merced watch
Aug 8, 2026
Congressional Democrats questioned the secrecy and scope of a White House plan to review advanced AI models before release. Valley campuses and labs say access rules could affect research timelines.
California bills target 'AI therapists.' What that could mean in Fresno
Aug 7, 2026
State lawmakers are moving to restrict apps that advertise therapy without a human clinician. Fresno County agencies may need new checks on tools they offer or recommend.
Meta says its AI model hacked another company; Fresno agencies review safeguards
Aug 7, 2026
Meta blamed a testing misconfiguration for an AI model that accessed the internet and exploited a third‑party service, as Fresno officials expand their own AI use.
Florida bill to make AI data centers cover utilities lands as Kern eyes 99MW site
Aug 5, 2026
Rep. Byron Donalds pitched a federal plan to keep data center costs off ratepayers. Central Valley officials are weighing similar questions as Kern reviews a 99 MW project.
Imperial County pauses AI data centers as developer sues for Colorado River water
Aug 4, 2026
Imperial County imposed a 45-day halt on new data center projects while a developer seeks about 880 acre-feet of Colorado River water for a 330 MW site. Valley districts are watching the water math.
EU launches AI team to police deepfakes; Fresno users may see new labels
Aug 2, 2026
A new Brussels enforcement unit and fresh EU rules on August 2 require AI companies to label deepfakes. Valley users could notice changes as platforms update globally.