Tag: #california

California Panel Advances Bill Requiring Refunds or Offline Versions After Paid Game Server Shutdowns

AB 1921 would require publishers to give 60 days' notice and offer playable offline versions or full refunds for paid games sold in California after server shutdowns.

#california, #video-games, #consumer-protection, #digital-rights

California Bill Would Bar Children Under 16 From Social Media, Require State Age Verification

California’s A.B. 1709 would bar under-16s from social media, tie age checks to the state’s Digital Age Assurance Act and impose fines for violations.

#california, #socialmedia, #privacy, #legislation

California education department sues Oakland schools, alleging failure to curb antisemitism

State officials say Oakland Unified ignored orders to protect Jewish students after findings of antisemitism, setting a test for new K-12 law.

#california, #education, #antisemitism, #oakland, #civilrights

California Town Ties Nation’s Hottest March Temperature as Early Heat Wave Shatters Records

North Shore hit 108°F on March 18, tying the U.S. record for hottest March day as an early heat dome pushes extreme temperatures across the West.

#heatwave, #california, #southwest, #climatechange, #saltonsea