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Massive fire erupts at world's largest battery plant in California, forcing evacuations

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local time at the site, located just off Highway 1 along California's Central Coast. The blaze was first reported around 3 p.m. Monterey County officials swiftly issued evacuation orders as the inferno raged unchecked into the evening hours. Nearby residents were also advised to shelter in place and seal windows. Read Entire Article

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Oracle moves its HQ from California to Texas

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Software giant Oracle moved the company headquarters from Redwood City, California to Austin, Texas, Bloomberg reported , the latest tech firm to depart Silicon Valley for the Lone Star State. Alex Castro.

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Tesla has already started making cars again at its California factory

The Verge

Tesla began making cars again at its Fremont, California plant over the weekend despite an ongoing battle with local officials about whether it should remain closed during the pandemic, The Verge has learned. Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge.

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California gives OK for Disneyland and other theme parks to reopen April 1st, with restrictions

The Verge

Disneyland, Universal Studios other theme parks, and sports stadiums in California can reopen beginning April 1st, the California Department of Public Health said Friday. Disneyland is in Orange County , which is currently in the highest-risk “purple” tier, but local news reports suggest it may soon move down to the red tier.

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Waymo's robotaxi rollout overcomes regulatory roadblocks in California

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reaffirmed its previous decision from March, giving Waymo the green light to operate commercial driverless ride-hailing services in San Mateo County and Los Angeles. The San Francisco Chronicle notes that the decision overrules protests from local officials in those areas who were trying to.

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Tesla workers in California are exempt from state’s new COVID-19 orders

The Verge

The California Department of Public Health says manufacturing is considered an “essential workforce” — and that applies to Tesla’s manufacturing, too. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new measures such as a “ limited stay-at-home order ” to slow new coronavirus cases in the state.

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Uber and Lyft drivers in California sue to overturn Prop 22 ballot measure

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A group of Uber and Lyft drivers in California filed a lawsuit Tuesday in state supreme court to overturn a ballot measure that allows the companies to continue treating its workers like independent contractors. There have been ballot measures successfully repealed in California in the past, but mostly through additional ballot measures.