California Startups Have Raised More Money Than the Rest of the Country Combined
California companies have pulled in roughly $366 billion in venture capital since the start of 2026 — nearly double the
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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- Ninth Circuit Deals Kalshi a Major Loss in California Tribal Gaming Fight, Setting Up a Fresh District Court Battle
- Newsom Signs Seven Data Center Laws, the Nation’s Most Sweeping Yet, After Years of Vetoes
- Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency as Forecasters Warn of a Possible Record El Niño This Winter
- Newsom Faces Sept. 30 Deadline on Bills That Would Make AI Data Centers Pay for the Power They Use
Author: California News Times Editorial Team
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