Tyler Katzenberger
@tylerkatzenberger.bsky.social
Sacramento Tech Reporter for @politico.com. Wisconsin native, MKE Journal Sentinel alum, UW-Madison grad and Joan Didion fanboy.
Tips: tkatzenberger@politico.com
Tips: tkatzenberger@politico.com
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- California politics news
- Tech & broadband news
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... and more
- California politics news
- Tech & broadband news
- All things Wisconsin politics (I can't help myself)
- Packers fandom propaganda
... and more
Remember the $125M pot of cash California and Google agreed to send to UC Berkeley for funding cash-strapped local newsrooms?
Berkeley says they can't take it, I report this morning for
@politico.com, meaning the money has nowhere to go — for now.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Berkeley says they can't take it, I report this morning for
@politico.com, meaning the money has nowhere to go — for now.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
California left scrambling on Google journalism deal after UC Berkeley backs out
The university’s journalism school will not host a proposed $125 million fund for California newsrooms, POLITICO has learned.
www.politico.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Remember the $125M pot of cash California and Google agreed to send to UC Berkeley for funding cash-strapped local newsrooms?
Berkeley says they can't take it, I report this morning for
@politico.com, meaning the money has nowhere to go — for now.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Berkeley says they can't take it, I report this morning for
@politico.com, meaning the money has nowhere to go — for now.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump shortly before Trump’s lawyers asked the Supreme Court to delay his hush-money sentencing.
Alito Spoke With Trump Shortly Before Supreme Court Filing
The justice said that the call was a routine job reference for one of his former clerks and that the request to stay the president-elect’s sentencing did not come up.
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Justice Samuel Alito spoke with Donald Trump shortly before Trump’s lawyers asked the Supreme Court to delay his hush-money sentencing.
Some personal news: It's my first week as the Sacramento Tech Reporter for @politico.com, where I'll be covering the intersection of California state politics and tech policy. Send tips, story ideas and coffee invites my way at tkatzenberger@politico.com, and please add me to your press lists!
January 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Some personal news: It's my first week as the Sacramento Tech Reporter for @politico.com, where I'll be covering the intersection of California state politics and tech policy. Send tips, story ideas and coffee invites my way at tkatzenberger@politico.com, and please add me to your press lists!
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For young Americans, a written signature doesn’t mean much anymore — except when voting by mail, when a signature is critical to determining whether a ballot is counted.
“Most people my age just kind of scribble." Signatures were a sticking point for young California voters this year
In California, voters younger than 25 made up 10% of the November electorate, but had nearly 3 in 10 of the ballots set aside for signature problems, a new survey shows.
www.latimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM
For young Americans, a written signature doesn’t mean much anymore — except when voting by mail, when a signature is critical to determining whether a ballot is counted.
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Hundreds attended a Tuesday evening candlelit vigil near the Capitol to support those affected by Madison's Abundant Life Christian School shooting.
@liamberan.bsky.social reports:
isthmus.com/news/news/i-...
@liamberan.bsky.social reports:
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'I'm tired of people being sad. They need to be mad.'
Hundreds attended a Tuesday evening candlelit vigil near the Capitol to support those affected by the Abundant Life Christian School shooting.
isthmus.com
December 18, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Hundreds attended a Tuesday evening candlelit vigil near the Capitol to support those affected by Madison's Abundant Life Christian School shooting.
@liamberan.bsky.social reports:
isthmus.com/news/news/i-...
@liamberan.bsky.social reports:
isthmus.com/news/news/i-...
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L.A. Times opinion staffers notify the executive editor that Soon-Shiong has banned criticism of Donald Trump unless its "presented side-by-side with another opinion piece representing the 'opposing view,’" via @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
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Meddling for MAGA
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, has dismayed staffers as he curtails critical coverage of Donald Trump.
www.status.news
December 17, 2024 at 2:15 AM
L.A. Times opinion staffers notify the executive editor that Soon-Shiong has banned criticism of Donald Trump unless its "presented side-by-side with another opinion piece representing the 'opposing view,’" via @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/patrick-so...
www.status.news/p/patrick-so...
NEW: California's Trump resistance finally has a price tag.
Gavin Newsom wants state lawmakers to approve up to $25 million for anticipated legal battles against the incoming Trump administration.
Read more in today's California Playbook:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Gavin Newsom wants state lawmakers to approve up to $25 million for anticipated legal battles against the incoming Trump administration.
Read more in today's California Playbook:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Newsom puts a price on resisting Trump
www.politico.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:35 PM
NEW: California's Trump resistance finally has a price tag.
Gavin Newsom wants state lawmakers to approve up to $25 million for anticipated legal battles against the incoming Trump administration.
Read more in today's California Playbook:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Gavin Newsom wants state lawmakers to approve up to $25 million for anticipated legal battles against the incoming Trump administration.
Read more in today's California Playbook:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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UCLA enrolled record numbers of new Black and Latino students for fall 2024, bucking trend of diversity declines at other elite colleges.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
UCLA's fall class bucks trend of diversity decline at elite colleges after affirmative action ban
UCLA enrolled one of its largest and most diverse classes for fall 2024, including record levels of Black and Latino students, bucking a decline in underepresented students at elite institutions after...
www.latimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:45 PM
UCLA enrolled record numbers of new Black and Latino students for fall 2024, bucking trend of diversity declines at other elite colleges.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Susanne Rust and Melissa Gomez spent time in California’s dairy country. Not a whole lot of PPE going on. 436 infected CA herds so far and 28 CA dairy workers.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it's business as usual in California dairy country
New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers indicate.
www.latimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Susanne Rust and Melissa Gomez spent time in California’s dairy country. Not a whole lot of PPE going on. 436 infected CA herds so far and 28 CA dairy workers.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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I always spend time looking back at prior sessions of the #CALeg and trying to figure out what makes the incoming legislature unique. I always appreciate it when someone actually calls to ask what I've found.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Meet the new kids
www.politico.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I always spend time looking back at prior sessions of the #CALeg and trying to figure out what makes the incoming legislature unique. I always appreciate it when someone actually calls to ask what I've found.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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UW spox in WPR story: “The UW track and field teams will have an alternate location for indoor training until the new facility is completed."
UW Athletics spox in our story: "We're weighing a number of options around the area, and that's where it stands at the moment."
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UW Athletics spox in our story: "We're weighing a number of options around the area, and that's where it stands at the moment."
isthmus.com/news/news/ou...
‘Our university does not respect us back’
UW-Madison track and field athletes — and their coaches — aren’t sure where they’ll be practicing this winter.
isthmus.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:53 PM
UW spox in WPR story: “The UW track and field teams will have an alternate location for indoor training until the new facility is completed."
UW Athletics spox in our story: "We're weighing a number of options around the area, and that's where it stands at the moment."
isthmus.com/news/news/ou...
UW Athletics spox in our story: "We're weighing a number of options around the area, and that's where it stands at the moment."
isthmus.com/news/news/ou...
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Gov. Tony Evers has arrived on Bluesky:
Holy mackerel. Where are all the Wisconsinites at? 🫡
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Gov. Tony Evers has arrived on Bluesky:
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“Enjoy the basement!” Fun story by @andreacastillo.bsky.social peeking behind the curtain of how new members of Congress get up and running — starting with the lottery drawing for good office space. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out
While incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved into a collective basement space.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:52 PM
“Enjoy the basement!” Fun story by @andreacastillo.bsky.social peeking behind the curtain of how new members of Congress get up and running — starting with the lottery drawing for good office space. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Interesting column by Gustavo Arellano on the young Orange County activists who formed a super PAC to turn out Latino voters in #CA45. Right now, Democrat Derek Tran--pushing to unseat Rep. Michelle Steel--has one of the narrowest margins of victory in the country: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Column: These young Latinos backed Derek Tran in a race where every vote is crucial
If Tran wins, Chispa will have succeeded outside its base for the first time, showing that O.C. is about to enter a new political era — despite MAGA’s takeover of Washington.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Interesting column by Gustavo Arellano on the young Orange County activists who formed a super PAC to turn out Latino voters in #CA45. Right now, Democrat Derek Tran--pushing to unseat Rep. Michelle Steel--has one of the narrowest margins of victory in the country: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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.@capublichealth.bsky.social reports finding #H5N1 #birdflu virus in raw milk. The producer, Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, has agreed to recall a batch of a whole milk product called "cream top."
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
November 24, 2024 at 11:28 PM
.@capublichealth.bsky.social reports finding #H5N1 #birdflu virus in raw milk. The producer, Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, has agreed to recall a batch of a whole milk product called "cream top."
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
Milk from infected cows contains staggering levels of virus. www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/b...
My Sacramento mind can't handle this anymore
November 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
My Sacramento mind can't handle this anymore
There's a nonzero chance that Rodgers' next gig could be with HHS
Less than 19 months ago, Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh were the faces of the New York Jets.
But now, @diannarussini.bsky.social is told that owner Woody Johnson has lost confidence in Rodgers’ ability.
What our NFL insider is hearing ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
But now, @diannarussini.bsky.social is told that owner Woody Johnson has lost confidence in Rodgers’ ability.
What our NFL insider is hearing ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
November 23, 2024 at 8:54 PM
There's a nonzero chance that Rodgers' next gig could be with HHS
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President-elect Donald Trump plans to fire the entire team that worked with special counsel Jack Smith to pursue two federal prosecutions against the former president, including career attorneys typically protected from political retribution, according to two individuals close to Trump’s transition.
Trump plans to fire Jack Smith’s team, use DOJ to probe 2020 election
The plans show how president-elect Donald Trump wants to use the Justice Department to address his own personal grievances.
wapo.st
November 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM
President-elect Donald Trump plans to fire the entire team that worked with special counsel Jack Smith to pursue two federal prosecutions against the former president, including career attorneys typically protected from political retribution, according to two individuals close to Trump’s transition.
Reposted by Tyler Katzenberger
NEW: Over the last four years, Pam Bondi has said virtually nothing about Jan. 6 or the defendants who stormed the Capitol — a stark contrast with Matt Gaetz.
It’s leading to some uncertainty among those counting on DOJ to change course and drop cases. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
It’s leading to some uncertainty among those counting on DOJ to change course and drop cases. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
November 22, 2024 at 11:55 PM
NEW: Over the last four years, Pam Bondi has said virtually nothing about Jan. 6 or the defendants who stormed the Capitol — a stark contrast with Matt Gaetz.
It’s leading to some uncertainty among those counting on DOJ to change course and drop cases. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
It’s leading to some uncertainty among those counting on DOJ to change course and drop cases. www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
California has a chance to join a global step forward in AI safety research and testing as Trump and Republicans look to roll back guardrails for the technology.
Read more in today's @politico.com California Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Read more in today's @politico.com California Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Where California could have an edge over Trump
www.politico.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:32 PM
California has a chance to join a global step forward in AI safety research and testing as Trump and Republicans look to roll back guardrails for the technology.
Read more in today's @politico.com California Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Read more in today's @politico.com California Playbook: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Reposted by Tyler Katzenberger
Takeaways: What to know about 5 things we need you know about what to know | recap
November 21, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Takeaways: What to know about 5 things we need you know about what to know | recap
Reposted by Tyler Katzenberger
California has a notoriously slow ballot counting process — one that Kim Alexander describes as “a pig in the python.”
calmatters.org/politics/ele...
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California’s slow vote count sows doubt. Here's how one group is trying to fix that
Several key California election results are still undecided. A group is tracking close races to bring more transparency to the vote count.
calmatters.org
November 20, 2024 at 11:03 PM
California has a notoriously slow ballot counting process — one that Kim Alexander describes as “a pig in the python.”
calmatters.org/politics/ele...
📝 @bystellayu.bsky.social
calmatters.org/politics/ele...
📝 @bystellayu.bsky.social
Trump taps former Wisconsin congressman and reality TV star Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary (via @politico)
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Trump taps former lawmaker and reality TV star for Transportation
Sean Duffy served in Congress as a Wisconsin Republican.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Trump taps former Wisconsin congressman and reality TV star Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary (via @politico)
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Today in California Playbook: Golden State lawmakers are gearing up for another push to regulate the tech industry, and some see President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection as a possible political opening. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Will the Trump resistance go digital?
www.politico.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Today in California Playbook: Golden State lawmakers are gearing up for another push to regulate the tech industry, and some see President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection as a possible political opening. www.politico.com/newsletters/...