Spectrum customers experienced outages in LA and Ventura due to vandalism on fiber optic lines, with efforts ongoing to restore service and a $25,000 reward for information.

Long Beach updated on a Nov 14, 2023 network breach, notifying affected residents and offering credit monitoring. No fraud detected; the city is investing in cybersecurity enhancements.

California boosts wildfire recovery efforts in LA, partnering with NASA's JPL to monitor air and water quality post-fire, with new tech and data analysis.

Griffith Park Observatory plans to livestream a total lunar eclipse, visible without specialized equipment, with the next similar event not until 2026.

The space shuttle mock-up "Inspiration" is being moved from a Downey city yard to a renovation center for display at the Columbia Memorial Space Center.

The Santa Monica Innovation Hub Technology Street Fair kicked off LA Tech Week, showcasing startups and tech activities with city sponsorship and free student entry.

Elon Musk introduced Tesla's "Cybercab" and "Robovan" aimed at advancing full autonomous driving. The investor response was tepid with a stock price drop despite Musk's optimistic timelines for their roll out.

TACTUN won Glendale Tech Week's Demo Day pitch competition during the city's tech event, which featured panels, discussions, and a commendation for Evite's CEO.

California introduces driver's licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, available to 1.5 million participants, emphasizing convenient and secure digital identification.

The Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale is hosting "Blended Worlds," an art and science exhibit featuring collaborations between artists and JPL scientists, starting September 21.

LAFD extinguished a one-acre grass fire near Chelsea St in Boyle Heights. No structural damage or injuries occurred. LAPD investigates a potential suspect.

Elon Musk supports California's proposed AI safety bill SB 1047, amid industry concerns it could stifle innovation and drive AI work out of the state.

California introduces digital driver's licenses via Google Wallet, joining four other states. The pilot program integrates IDs into smartphones but still requires physical cards for driving.