Insider Monkey
Four tech companies just saved California from a budget crisis
"Bay Area tech giants’ historic stock market run this year has one colossal beneficiary: California’s government." … more »
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Beth LaBerge/KQED
Berkeley Sticks to New Tough Stance on Homeless Encampments
“In September, Berkeley surprised observers by joining the growing list of cities embracing stronger enforcement tools to crack down on encampments in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling. Some two dozen cities and counties across the state have enacted or begun enforcing anti-camping laws, including San Francisco and Oakland.” … more »
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Faskco Works
Cancer survivors are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s
"Research shows that patients with a history of cancer are less likely to develop dementia and those with Alzheimer’s are less likely to develop cancer. Understanding this relationship, say scientists, could lead to new treatments." … more »
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Cruise
Cruise admits lying to feds about dragging woman in San Francisco
"Federal authorities accused Cruise of falsifying records and impeding an investigation into an incident where a robotaxi dragged a woman more than 20 feet." … more »
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Daniel Gaines.Los Angeles Times
Could L.A.’s rezoning plan to boost housing supply cause more tenant displacement?
"In order to build a larger apartment complex, her landlord plans to demolish the six-unit bungalow court in South Los Angeles that the family has called home for decades. Rent in nearby apartments costings hundreds of dollars more than they now pay." … more »
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EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH
‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high
"There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s nations a year ago, with 2024 on track to set another new record for global carbon emissions." … more »
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NASA
This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29
“Families running for their lives before the next hurricane strikes; workers and pilgrims collapsing in insufferable heat; floods tearing through communities and tearing down infrastructure; children going to bed hungry as droughts ravage crops,” he said. “All these disasters, and more, are being supercharged by human-made climate change.” … more »
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Nature Conservancy
Companies are buying up carbon offsets - It's more about greenwashing than helping the climate
"Carbon offsets have become big business as more companies make promises to protect the climate but can’t meet the goals on their own. There is growing skepticism about many of the offsets sold on voluntary carbon markets." … more »
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Pixabay
Why is "Affordable Housing" driving up rental costs?
"These Californians live in affordable housing. Why did their rent skyrocket?" by Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters In summary "California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to low-income housing, which has its own rules." CalMatters.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics … more »
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SciTechDaily
Proof Mediterranean Diet Leads to Healthy Brain Aging Discovered in New Study
"New research shows that following the Mediterranean diet, a healthy, plant-based eating plan, can help slow down memory loss and thinking problems in older adults. This study, one of the largest of its kind, offers the strongest evidence yet that the Mediterranean diet can keep the brain healthy as we age." … more »