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SB947

SB 947 is a first-in-the-nation law that requires human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent AI from firing or disciplining workers on its own.

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SB 813 establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for independent third-party assessments of the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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Senate District 5 contains all of San Joaquin County and Alameda County’s Tri-Valley. In San Joaquin County, it includes the cities of Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Lathrop, Manteca, Mountain House, Escalon, and Ripon. And in Alameda County, it includes the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
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Stockton

San Joaquin County

Stockton is the largest city in San Joaquin County and the 11th-most populous city in California. Located on the eastern side of the Delta region, Stockton is also one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in California. Founded in 1849, Stockton is home to the University of the Pacific, the oldest university in the state, and the city’s seaport, built during the Gold Rush, serves as a gateway to the Central Valley.
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Tracy

San Joaquin County

Tracy is the second-largest city in Senate District 5 and located on the southwestern edge of San Joaquin County. Tracy began as a railroad center and was named after Lathrop J. Tracy, a grain merchant and railroad director. In 1910, Tracy was incorporated and prospered as an agriculturally rich area. Tracy’s beginnings as a railroad center reflect its heart as a city that connects people and welcomes them.
Livermore

Livermore

Alameda County

Livermore is the largest city in the Tri-Valley and home to one of the oldest wine regions in California. It is also home to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and is the California site of Sandia National Laboratories. The city is noted for a world record: a 120-plus-year-old, 4-watt light bulb, called the Centennial Light. Located in eastern Alameda County, Livermore is also known for its historic downtown and picturesque parks.
Pleasanton

Pleasanton

Alameda County

Pleasanton is the second-largest city in the Tri-Valley, and is home to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which has hosted the annual Alameda County Fair since 1912. The fairgrounds also include the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, which was built in 1858 and is the oldest one-mile horse racing track in the country. Pleasanton is also known for its historic downtown and beautiful parks, and Sen. McNerney calls it home.
Manteca

Manteca

San Joaquin County

Manteca is one of the fastest-growing cities in California, with city’s population soaring by 50 percent since 2000. Known as the "Family City," Manteca is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, thriving local businesses, and strategic location at the crossroads of major highways. Formally established in 1861 and located in southern central San Joaquin County, Manteca is also a gateway to Yosemite National Park.

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