APPLE VALLEY – Around 8:49 a.m. April 24, 2026, Apple Valley deputies responded to a residence in the 15900 block of Washoan Road for...

A growing number of online platforms are offering high hourly rates for AI-related tasks — in some cases exceeding $100 per hour. The roles typically...

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Privacy Protection Agency unveiled a new tool on January 20 that allows Californians to easily opt out of data brokers selling their personal information. The Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform, known as DROP, was created under SB 362 (the Delete Act), signed by Newsom in 2023 to strengthen California’s privacy protections. As of January 1, Californians can tell data brokers to stop selling their personal information through the online platform. Data brokers quietly collect and sell personal data without clear consent, increasing risks of fraud and misuse. In a summer 2023 survey, 44 % of Californians reported having been a victim of identity theft or fraud, which may be influenced by...