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As ever-smarter cars hit the road in California, one question carmakers face is exactly how they’ll talk to each other. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration could soon require new cars come with standardized communication hardware.

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PolitiFact California

Dispelling Myths About Millennials And Homeownership

March 27, 2017 | Chris Nichols

PolitiFact California explores some common myths about millennials and homeownership. Are millennials simply not motivated to enter the market? And when they do, are they shunning the suburbs in favor of urban neighborhoods?

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Who’s Responsible For The Bee Die Off In Fresno County?

March 23, 2017

Bees are dying in the hundreds of thousands in Fresno County as farmworkers and state officials scramble to determine the cause. Capital Public Radio’s Julia Mitric is down in Fresno investigating possible causes.

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Business

Business Journal: Vanir Tower, Chronic Tacos, Woodland Tech Park

March 17, 2017 | Steve Milne

Is Sacramento ready for another high-rise? Analysts say the downtown office market isn't yet a place where new construction is financially feasible. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich has the story and more business news.

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Immigration

Former Obama Attorney: Trump Administration's Ability To Restrict H1-B Visas Is Limited

March 10, 2017 | Ben Bradford

The Trump Administration announced a halt to expedited processing of the H1-B work visa, which California technology companies heavily rely on. But there might not be much that can be done to change the process, a former Obama attorney says.

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Business

Uber Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Back To California Roads

March 9, 2017

Uber's self-driving cars will return to California's streets. But the company doesn't plan to pick up passengers for now.

State Government

California Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Who Should Be Held Liable When Driverless Cars Crash

March 8, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Who should be liable if a driverless car crashes into another vehicle on California’s roadways? And how much insurance should driverless car owners be required to carry? State lawmakers heard testimony on these questions during a hearing Wednesday.

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