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California is deploying 500 MWh of sodium-ion batteries that work in desert heat without complex cooling systems. The technology could make renewable energy storage safer and cheaper across the hottest parts of the state.
A NASA sensor flying over California's Mojave Desert just spotted something geologists have been searching for: clues to a massive underground copper deposit. The discovery shows how space technology is helping locate critical minerals right here on Earth.
A massive energy storage facility using only compressed air and water just secured a major deal to power six California cities. The technology could solve one of clean energy's biggest challenges without relying on scarce battery materials.
A Southern California defense tech company just announced a $1 billion campus expansion that will create 5,500 direct jobs by 2027. The move reinforces California's position as America's aerospace and defense innovation leader.
A new California facility will test technology that allows fusion reactors to manufacture their own fuel while generating clean energy. This breakthrough component could make unlimited clean power finally practical.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
A California aerospace company just completed test flights of a revolutionary cockpit system that could make flying a small plane as simple as driving a car. The technology removes complex controls and uses AI to guide pilots through every step of flight.
California just reversed its ban on autonomous trucks, clearing the way for self-driving big rigs to test and deploy across the state. The new rules also give first responders powerful tools to control all autonomous vehicles during emergencies.
California and the United Kingdom just pledged to work together on clean energy technologies like offshore wind, welcoming nearly $1 billion in new investment. The partnership opens doors for both regions while keeping climate progress moving forward.
A California factory just started producing quiet, helpful humanoid robots designed to work safely in your home. The first batch sold out in five days, and public shipments begin next year.
Six companies are bringing over 2,000 high-paying jobs and $1.3 billion in private investment to California, thanks to a state tax credit program that's transforming the economy. From AI software to space stations, these new projects span the industries shaping our future.
An Australian company just cleared a major hurdle to bring battery-swapping technology to California's busiest ports. The breakthrough could help clean up some of America's dirtiest trucking routes.
A British renewable energy company is pouring nearly $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, backing everything from carbon removal startups to industrial heat batteries. The investment marks one of the largest foreign bets on American clean energy innovation.
California just cleared the way for driverless Uber rides in luxury electric SUVs. The tech that could transform how millions of people get around is moving from the testing phase to real roads.
For the first time ever, California powered itself continuously for nearly two full days using only sunshine and batteries charged by solar energy. The breakthrough shows how clean energy technology is rapidly making fossil fuels obsolete.
California's Jobs First initiative invested nearly $1.6 billion in 2025, creating over 61,000 new positions and training more than 142,000 workers across all 13 economic regions. The locally-driven program empowers communities to build their own economic futures while focusing on high-growth industries from film production to quantum technology.
A Canadian startup just signed a deal that could transform how California stores renewable energy. Nine million ratepayers will benefit from a massive underground "air battery" that stores solar and wind power for when it's needed most.
California lawmakers are advancing a groundbreaking bill that would require game publishers to keep online games playable even after support ends. The Protect Our Games Act just cleared three major committees and is headed for a full Assembly vote.
A new 24-acre innovation center in Salinas, California is giving agricultural robotics startups the farmland, equipment, and expert support they need to turn promising ideas into real-world solutions. Twelve companies from around the world are already testing AI-powered weeders, pruning robots, and smart farming systems that could transform how we grow food.
Starting July 1, streaming platforms can no longer blast ads louder than shows in California, finally bringing the same protections TV viewers have enjoyed for years. Millions of frustrated viewers are about to get relief from jarring volume spikes during their favorite shows.
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