MacNN | California News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us California, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ California approves television efficiency legislation http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/terms.said.to.effectively.kill.plasma.tvs.in.ca/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/LG55LHXintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The California Energy Commission has approved a new set of efficiency standards aimed at regulating televisions sold in the state, according to CNET News. The rules apply to displays 58-inches or smaller, requiring retailers to stock TVs with 33 percent less energy consumption by 2011. The terms increase once again for 2013, with mandatory reductions in consumption by an average of 49 percent.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/terms.said.to.effectively.kill.plasma.tvs.in.ca/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:15:00 GMT Apple preps Frisco, Dedham, Temecula stores http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/frisco.dedham.stores.soon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/temecula.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has formally announced two new retail store openings, with a third believed to be coming soon. The first opening will take place at 10AM Eastern on August 29th, in Dedham, Massachusetts. Known as Apple Store Legacy Place, the shop is situated at 950 Providence Highway, near an intersection with Elm Street. No details on store hours have been provided.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/frisco.dedham.stores.soon/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:40:00 GMT Heritage group may fight Jackling House relocation http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/13/heritage.group.v.jobs/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/jacklinghouse.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A California heritage group is continuing to object to plans to dispose of Jackling House, currently owned by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, writes Bloomberg. The executive recently forged a pact with investor Gordon Smythe, who has agreed to disassemble the historic mansion and move it to another location. The building was originally slated to be demolished by Jobs, as a part of plans to construct a new... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/13/heritage.group.v.jobs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:10:00 GMT Jobs forges deal to relocate Jackling House http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/24/jackling.house.moving/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/jacklinghouse.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Steve Jobs may finally be in a position to divest himself of Jackling House, writes the Silicon Valley Mercury News. While the Apple CEO recently won a vote allowing him to demolish the mansion in favor of building a smaller home, continuing opposition has been anticipated from Uphold Our Heritage, a local preservation group which notes that the house represents one of the last examples of a Span... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/24/jackling.house.moving/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:50:00 GMT Fourth NYC, first Roseville Apple Stores detailed http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/02/fourth.nyc.store.spotted/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/fourthnyc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Information has emerged on two new Apple Stores, located on opposite sides of the United States. The most prominent is Apple's fourth New York City outlet, which while acknowledged by the company has not been given an official location. Reports now suggest that the store is under construction in Manhattan's Upper West Side, at the corner of 67th and Broadway. The site was formerly a Victoria's ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/02/fourth.nyc.store.spotted/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:05:00 GMT Santa Barbara Apple Store to open Saturday http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/06/santa.barbara.apple.store/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0808/altamonte.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A dedicated Santa Barbara, California Apple Store will open this Saturday, Apple has announced. The shop is located at 928 State Street near the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, and will host a grand opening event at 10AM. Regular store hours are scheduled for 10AM to 9PM between Monday and Saturday, and 11AM to 7PM on Sunday.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/06/santa.barbara.apple.store/ Wed, 06 May 2009 14:10:00 GMT San Francisco transit to gain mobile Wi-Fi http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/02/san.frans.bart.gets.wi.fi/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/bart-embarcadero.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service should soon see the addition of permanent mobile Wi-Fi access, according to the technology's provider. WiFi Rail says it has a signed a 20-year deal to provide hotspots throughout BART's terminal network, and particularly on all commuter trains, where the only alternative has so far been cellular access. Routers and switches are being provide... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/02/san.frans.bart.gets.wi.fi/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:10:00 GMT Psystar changes copyright claims, denies DMCA errors http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/10/psystar.drops.antitrust/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0712/gavel.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Psystar has submitted a modified counterclaim in its legal dispute with Apple, reports say. Filing in response to a tentative dismissal motion, Psystar has dropped any antitrust allegations under the Clayton and Sherman Acts, saying that while it "respectfully disagrees" with the court over definitions of monopoly, it will abide by them for the time being. It is nevertheless continuing a pursuit... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/10/psystar.drops.antitrust/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:15:00 GMT Apple picks sides in California marriage debate http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/24/apple.fights.prop.8/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0805/applelogo-rainbow.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In an unusually political move, Apple has taken a stance on a ballot issue affecting its home state of California, according to an announcement. The company has declared itself publicly opposed to Proposition 8, a measure which would amend California's constitution to ban gay and lesbian marriages. Such marriages were legalized following a decision of the California Supreme Court, which noted th... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/24/apple.fights.prop.8/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:55:00 GMT Suspect wanted in fraud of Apple, Fry's stores http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/08/apple.store.fraud/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/madrigal.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A suspect is on the loose in the case of a fraud targeting Apple and Fry's Electronics stores, according to reports. The San Jose Police Department and the US Secret Service are said to be after Ernesto Ignacio Madrigal, a man accused of obtaining over $75,000 worth of electronics through the use of dubious credit cards from France and Germany. The crime spree is said to have occurred throughout... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/08/apple.store.fraud/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:25:00 GMT