California State University

A research project supported by Honda is working on ways to build trust between humans and robots. The initiative, reported by California State University, Fullerton, focuses on making robotic systems more reliable and acceptable to the people who interact with them. As robots move further into workplaces and daily life, researchers say human confidence in the technology is becoming a key measure of success.

County election officials have begun mailing ballots to registered voters in San Diego for the 2026 California general election. The mailing marks the start of the state's universal vote-by-mail process, in which every active registered voter receives a ballot ahead of Election Day. Voters can return ballots by mail, drop box, or in person at voting centers.