Reid Stone
646 posts
Reid Stone is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
Instagram adds new safety features to protect teens
The new features are designed to protect teens from sextortion scams.
October 17, 2024
FTC implements click-to-cancel rule
The new rule will now make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions.
October 17, 2024
LA Roman Catholic diocese agrees to $880 million settlement
Over 1,300 victims will receive payouts after allegedly suffering abuse from Roman Catholic priests.
October 17, 2024
Federal judge puts temporary hold on Biden’s student loan plan
Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has been held up in the courts.
October 3, 2024
Judge strikes down California’s new deepfake law
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Elon Musk have gone back and forth over the new law.
October 3, 2024
Duarte debates empty podium, Gray skips Mendota’s Spanish-language debate
Latino leaders and residents in the farming community of Mendota point to the ex-Assemblyman's absence as "turning his back" on the Latino community.
October 3, 2024
California bans food dyes from being used in public schools
The bill received bipartisan support and will take effect in a few years.
October 1, 2024
AI regulatory bill vetoed by Newsom
The bill would have created a number of restrictions on AI, but Newsom said it could have created a false sense of security while curtailing innovation.
September 30, 2024
Newsom signs bills to protect children from AI-generated sex abuse
People who possess or distribute AI-generated sexual abuse images will face a felony charge.
September 30, 2024
RFK Jr. to not appear on New York ballot
The Supreme Court decided to not hear an appeal from Kennedy to appear on the ballot.
September 27, 2024