The Limits of Earthquake Early-Warning Alerts
Last week’s quake near L.A. shows the promise of the West Coast seismic notification system under development. But its effectiveness will depend on those using the technology.
Miss Our ‘City in Beta’ Tech Roadshow Event in San Jose?
If so, be sure to register and watch the digital edition on April 11.
Enthusiastically Embracing a Job Never Finished
Ahead of Route Fifty’s “City in Beta” event, San Jose Deputy City Manager Kip Harkness outlines how the city is working to become “as innovative as the Silicon Valley population we serve.”
A Single Judge Just Gave California Coffee Sellers a Huge Headache
The eight-year court battle stems from a state law that requires businesses in the Golden State to warn consumers of chemicals in their products that have been linked to cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
California Ready for Fight With EPA Over Fuel Economy Standards
The EPA wants to relax Obama-era emissions limits California has a waiver to enforce and automakers think are achievable.
After Public Fury, SoCal Official Says New Housing for Homeless Will Be ‘Beautiful’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Atlanta’s ransomware deadline ... prairie dog plague vaccine … Philly’s off-the-books rooming house problem … new Wash. state tsunami maps ... and N.Y. governor seeks “new expansive powers.”
States Ready to Sue as Commerce Department Moves to Add Citizenship Question to Census
Civil rights groups, immigration advocates and state AGs prepare for what could “potentially be a long-haul flight.”
Federal Ban on Methadone Vans Seen as Barrier to Treatment
"If we’re going to be effective, we need to be nimble and bring the medication to them instead of asking everybody to trudge across town to get their daily dose at a fixed facility,” according to Brad Finegood, a behavioral health official in King County, Washington.
Major Changes for LAPD Body Camera Transparency Policies
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Austin bombings keep residents on high alert; Ariz. teachers plan sickout; D.C. mayor vs. Marco Rubio; San Francisco’s fur ban; and more tech jobs are heading to Missoula.
Major Evacuations Ordered as ‘Strongest Storm of the Season’ Approaches California
Heavy rain is expected to fall on areas burned by recent wildfires, increasing the risk for deadly mudslides and destructive debris flows.
Advocates Offer New Remedy for Health Care Woes as a Bridge to Single Payer
“Universal coverage is within our grasp” in California, but the overall cost is yet to be determined.
‘Holy Grail for Snow Geeks’ Looks to Produce More Accurate Water Forecasts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Fatal fentanyl-related overdoses jump in Vermont; Spokane looking at its municipal broadband options; Florida school security upgrades divert education funds; and priorities for Nashville’s new mayor.
Feds Sue to Block California Laws Protecting Immigrants
Xavier Becerra, the state’s attorney general, says he’ll “stay the course and enforce all our laws and protect all our people.”
Utilities Are Paying Their Customers to Buy Electric Vehicles
With few alternatives, utilities are spending their money—and carmakers’ cash—to get people hooked on batteries.
This City Is Making Climate Action Affordable for Low-Income Residents
“You don’t need to drive a Tesla to benefit from the green dividend,” said San José Mayor Sam Liccardo.
A Tough Recovery Question After California’s Deadly Mud Disaster
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Madison eyes a connected vehicle project; keeping a winter-weather homeless shelter open in Sacramento; a city in Alaska considers plastic bag ban; and coal ash dumping sites to close in Missouri.
The FCC Could Help Make Good Local Broadband Models Great
Santa Cruz County has taken steps to improve internet accessibility in its rural parts but wants local government to have more of a say in federal and state broadband policy discussions.
Congress May Resurrect Earmarks. In Some States, They Never Went Away
States say earmarks unclog the wheels of government. But what about wasteful spending?
This Small California District Discovered Earthquake Risks It Never Knew It Had
One Concern is helping the Woodside Fire Protection District shore up disaster resilience with hazard modeling.
Waymo Maintains Lead in Self-Driving Car Race
The California DMV just released hard numbers that confirm Google’s lead in the race to develop self-driving cars.
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