Main article: United States
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Homeless
Half of all homeless people live in one of five states - California (129,972), New York (91,897), Florida (31,030), Texas (25,310) and Washington (22,304).
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Cities
- Colma - the city officially became a necropolis, after a government decree in 1900 stated that all subsequent cemeteries should be created outside San Francisco.
The next decree was passed in 1912 and spoke of moving all existing cemeteries in San Francisco beyond its borders. In 1924, the city of Lawndale was created, which was then renamed Colma.
For 2020, there are 17 cemeteries in Colma, about 1,800 living and 1,500,000 dead "residents." Colma is also known as "City of Souls" and "City of Silence."
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Economy
2023
Tesla's electric car market share in California cuts from 71% to 60%
Tesla's dominance in California is fading as competitors emerge.
The Austin-based automaker accounted for 60.5% of California's battery car market in 2023, up from 71% in 2022.
Default on debt to the federal government for $18.6 billion
Main article: US State Debt
California defaulted in May 2023 and the state refused to pay $18.6 billion in debt to the federal government.
2018: Second place after Texas in terms of exports to the United States
Real estate
2019
Facebook donates $1 billion to solve California housing problem
In October 2019, Facebook announced that it would send $1 billion to build affordable housing in California. Thanks to this investment, it is planned to create 20 thousand houses for teachers, employees of medical institutions and emergency services, as well as for other "vital workers." Read more here.
Apple donates $2.5 billion to build cheap housing in California
On November 4, 2019, Apple announced the allocation of $2.5 billion to overcome the housing crisis in California. Most of the funds allocated by the company will be managed by funds launched by the US government or with their support. Read more here.
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Universities
Main article: Education in the United States
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- UCLA
- UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)
- UC Berkeley
History
2023: California bans self-driving trucks without insurance driver
On September 11, 2023, the California Senate passed a bill that requires an insurance driver to be in the cab of unmanned trucks when driving on public roads at any time. The actually approved rules prohibit the operation of self-driving trucks without the presence of a person. We are talking about bill AB 316, for the adoption of which 36 voting participants spoke out, against - only two. Read more here.
2021
California banned from removing condom before sexual intercourse ends
In October 2021, California became the first state to ban the theft or removal of a condom without the permission of a carrier during sexual intercourse, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a related bill. Read more here.
California approves commercial operation of self-driving cars
On September 30, 2021, the California Department of Motor Vehicles approved commercial operation and self-driving cars Cruise. Waymo This allows both companies to charge fees and receive compensation for autonomous services offered to the population only in certain areas.
Both companies have been testing a fleet of autonomous cars in California, getting permission for free driverless rides for passengers in test cars. Under the new permit, Cruise vehicles can drive on public roads in certain areas of San Francisco between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., including during rain or light fog, but speeds should not exceed 49km per hour, the department said. Waymo, can operate its fleet in some areas of San Francisco and San Mateo counties at a speed of no more than 105 km per hour, in the same weather conditions.
The commercialization of autonomous cars has proved far more difficult than many predicted back in 2018, but Waymo and Cruise are considered the two front-line companies. In May 2021, both companies applied for permits to start charging travel and delivery fees. Cruise has applied for no safety driver and Waymo for a driver.
 | Today's approval from the California Motor Vehicle Administration makes Cruise the first autonomous company to be authorized to deploy in the state. This brings us one step closer to our mission of making transportation safer, better, and more affordable in cities with our fleet of all-electric, self-driving, and collaborative vehicles, "said Cruise Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Social Impact Rob Grant. |  |
In June 2021, Cruise was granted permission to allow it to offer driverless rides to passengers in test cars in California. Waymo opened self-driving car testing to some San Francisco residents through a program dubbed a trusted tester in August 2021.
After the acquisition, Cruise in 2016 GM attracted investors such as Honda Motor SoftBank the Vision Fund, and in the summer of 2021 and. Walmart In December Microsoft 2020, Nuro became the first autonomous car developer to be approved for commercial deliveries with retail partners. to trade[1]
California passes law mandating installation of solar panels on building roofs
On August 11, 2021, California passed a law requiring owners of commercial buildings and apartment buildings to install solar panels and batteries from January 1, 2023. Read more here.
Cruise received permission to carry passengers by car without drivers in California
In early June 2021, Cruise, GM's self-driving vehicle subsidiary, received permission to carry passengers in its test vehicles without an operator behind the wheel. The permit was issued by the California Public Utilities Operations Commission (PUC) under a pilot program and prevents the company from charging passengers a toll. Read more here.
2020: Permission to start a taxi without drivers
In mid-November 2020, it became known that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved two new programs under which companies in the state of California will be able to deploy their projects to carry passengers using self-driving cars, charging a fare.
The difference between the two programs for using autonomous cars is the presence of a test driver while driving. One of the programs implies that the driver is present in the car and monitors traffic, but the car still mostly drives autonomously. The second program allows you to completely abandon the driver in the cabin, but requires the car to be under the supervision of a remote operator with the possibility of interfering with the control if necessary. The programs allow companies to transport people individually or jointly with other customers, as well as charge them for services.
CPUC-approved programs involve some responsibilities for companies. Among other things, participants should provide a detailed description of approaches to ensuring safety, including epidemiological safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, provide, at least for some of the cars used, the ability to transport people with disabilities and wheelchairs. Companies are also required to provide impersonal data on the trips themselves on a quarterly basis (the beginning and end of the route, the type of fuel used by cars, mileage).
As of November 2020, self-driving cars are being tested mainly in Arizona. Russian Yandex has begun testing its drones on a regular basis in Ann Arbor, Michigan[2]
2019
California allows driverless trucks on public roads
In mid-December 2019, California authorities allowed the withdrawal of unmanned passenger trucks and cargo vans on state public roads. Companies will be able to apply for testing and launching unmanned delivery from the beginning of 2020. Read more here.
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1913: Experiments with inmates in a California prison on animal organ transplants and forced sterilization
Main article: US prisons
From 1913 to 1951, experiments were underway on prisoners in San Quentin Prison in California (including animal transplants and forced sterilization).
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