Tag: California
Visitors Told to Get Tested for TB as Cases Linked to World’s Oldest Poker Room
Cause for concern A California casino is currently dealing with a flurry of tuberculosis (TB) cases that have been linked to the property. Health officials have linked [more…]
Hackaday Links: October 29, 2023
“As California goes, so goes the nation.” That adage has been true on and off for the last 100 years or so, and it’s true again now [more…]
California Proposes Crypto ATM Regulations Amid Rising Fraud
In a bid to curb the rising tide of fraudulent activities, California lawmakers have introduced a measure termed “Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks.” The measure advocates for [more…]
Introducing Tynker Copilot – The First-Ever LLM-Powered Coding Companion for Young Coders
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly introduces “Tynker Copilot.” Leveraging the capabilities of Large Language Models [more…]
California Governor Signs Digital Financial Assets Bill, Tightening Crypto Regulations from July 2025
On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 39, enacting the Digital Financial Assets Law, aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency [more…]
How to start solving your school bullying problem
Key points: School leaders have a responsibility to address and solve bullying in their schools and districts All stakeholders and all aspects of bullying must be involved [more…]
Aristocrat Gaming Launches NFL-Themed Slot Machines to Selected Casino Locations
Players looking for the thrilling NFL mobile action will surely remember 1 September 2023 as a significant milestone in their gaming experience. The date marks the long-awaited [more…]
California’s FPPC Updates Campaign Disclosure Rules, Including Cryptocurrency Contributions
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has made significant updates to its campaign disclosure manuals, including the introduction of detailed rules for cryptocurrency contributions. These new [more…]
Stronach Group Reveals Permanent Closure Of Golden Gate Fields Racetrack To Focus On Santa Anita Racing
Recently, the Ontario-based Stronach Group revealed that it will officially close Golden Gate Fields racetrack for good this fall, once the last scheduled race at the San [more…]
Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
Key points: Sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to school districts, students, and their communities One school district is combining sustainability initiatives with STEM learning to empower students [more…]
Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning
BOSTON – Months after the launch of Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning, schools and districts in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin have [more…]
Graton Resort & Casino Holds A Groundbreaking Ceremony To Celebrate New $1B Expansion Project
On June 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Graton Resort & Casino, the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading gambling facility owned by the Federated Indians [more…]
Are substitutes the answer to the teacher shortage?
Key points: Substitute teachers are already critical to the school environment Could funds be allocated to help substitutes find a long-term path to teaching? California is investing [more…]
Sports Prediction App Allegedly Offering Illegal Betting in California
A man has filed a lawsuit against the “social sportsbook” Fliff for actually acting as a sports betting platform illegally. The platform is available to people in [more…]
California passes first-in-nation emission rules for trains
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California approved a first-in-the-nation, ambitious rule limiting rail pollution to aggressively cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state’s latest move to establish itself as [more…]
$10bn Las Vegas Bullet Train Plan Gets Bipartisan Backing
A plan to build a $10bn bullet train line between Las Vegas and California has bipartisan backing. A congressional group involving lawmakers from both states have requested [more…]
TutorMe Partners With Snowline Joint Unified School District to Provide One-on-One Tutoring Support
LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) — TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students, announces a partnership with Snowline Joint Unified School District (JUSD). This partnership [more…]
Council of the Great City Schools Selects Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 Recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) has named Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for [more…]
Graton Rancheria Announces New Compact To Double Graton Resort’s Slot Machines
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of the Graton Resort and Casino, has signed the latest compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office that will authorize it to [more…]
Google Cloud to Become Tezos Validator and Offer Validation Services
Google Cloud, the remote services division of the software giant, has announced a partnership with blockchain company Tezos to become a block validator (“baker”) in its network. [more…]
The California DMV is set to digitize car titles and title transfers
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the state of California is conducting experiments with the use of a private Tezos blockchain to facilitate the digitalization of [more…]
