California Cities Lead Resistance Against AI-Driven Rent Pricing
San Francisco becomes the first U.S. city to ban algorithmic rent-setting software, with other California municipalities following suit. The pushback comes amid an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, whose AI platform is accused of artificially inflating rental prices.
SFGATE Launches Ambitious Project to Map California's True Regional Boundaries
SFGATE embarks on a groundbreaking crowdsourcing initiative to create the definitive map of California's regions, aiming to settle long-standing geographic debates. The project seeks local expertise to determine precise boundaries between Northern and Southern California, define the Central Coast, and resolve contentious Bay Area limits.
Northern California Under Flood Watch as Powerful Atmospheric River Approaches
Multiple regions in Northern California are preparing for potential flooding as weather officials issue widespread flood watches ahead of an incoming atmospheric river. The weather system threatens to dump several inches of rain across the region, prompting emergency preparations and concerns over flash flooding and mudslides.
DMV Sparks Outrage with 'San Fran' Abbreviation on Driver's Licenses
California's DMV faces backlash for using the despised 'San Fran' abbreviation on some driver's licenses. San Francisco residents express their dismay over the informal shorthand, highlighting the city's strong identity and local sensitivities.