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localnewsmatters.org > 01/17/2026 > opting-out-how-californians-can-use-states-new-tool-to-block-hundreds-of-data-brokers

Opting out: How Californians can use state's new tool to block hundreds of data brokers

Opting out: How Californians can use state's new tool to block hundreds of data brokers1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (598+ words) THE CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY kicked off 2026 by launching a tool that state residents can use to make data brokers delete and stop selling their personal information." Until now, those instructions had to be delivered to each data broker individually…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 01/09/2026 > wi-fi-futility-dozier-libbey-high-hampered-by-persistent-internet-connectivity-problems

Wi-Fi futility: Dozier-Libbey High hampered by persistent internet connectivity problems

Wi-Fi futility: Dozier-Libbey High hampered by persistent internet connectivity problems1+ week, 1+ day ago   (944+ words) IN TODAY'S HIGHLY DIGITIZED WORLD, reliable internet access is extremely important for students to effectively learn and succeed in school." From struggling with a consistent Wi-Fi connection during online exams or quizzes to being unable to finish assignments during school…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 11/18/2025 > california-data-centers-scrutinized-as-report-flags-rising-emissions-strain-on-energy-grid

California data centers scrutinized as report flags rising emissions, strain on energy grid

California data centers scrutinized as report flags rising emissions, strain on energy grid1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (918+ words) CALIFORNIA IS A MAJOR HUB for data centers " the facilities that store and transmit much of the internet. But just how much these power-hungry operations affect the state's energy use, climate and public health remains an open question for researchers....

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localnewsmatters.org > 11/08/2025 > why-a-new-california-law-could-change-the-way-all-americans-browse-the-internet

Why a new California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (729+ words) THE PRIVACY CHANGES web browsers will be required to make under a new California law could set the de facto standard for the entire country, changing how Americans control their data when using the internet, according to experts." It will…...