California’s Budget Cuts, Menendez Parole Bid, Waymo Recall, and Electric Tugboats

15/05/2025 3 min
California’s Budget Cuts, Menendez Parole Bid, Waymo Recall, and Electric Tugboats

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California faces a $39 billion deficit, prompting Governor Newsom to propose deep spending cuts, including changes to Medi-Cal. The Menendez brothers may soon be eligible for parole after a new sentencing decision. Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving cars following minor crashes tied to a software issue. And a Torrance startup aims to electrify tugboats at the Port of Los Angeles, marking a major shift toward cleaner maritime operations.

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