Los Angeles, California – A recent ruling in California has major implications for the gig economy, specifically for companies like Uber and Lyft. The California Supreme Court upheld a decision that allows these companies to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The decision comes as a win for ride-hail companies like Uber and Lyft, who have been at the forefront of a legal battle over the classification of their drivers. By …
Oakland, California – A disturbing incident unfolded during a youth basketball game in the Bay Area, where a 13-year-old player from Tumakbo United stomped on an opponent’s head, leading to a police investigation. The violent act was caught on camera during a matchup with Payton’s Place at the College of Alameda on Sunday. The victim, a player from Tumakbo, was heavily guarded by his opponent when he fell to the ground during a scuffle for …
Monterey Park, California – A 15-year-old girl, Alison Chao, who had been reported missing since last Tuesday, has been found safe, according to her father’s attorney. The search for Chao began when she disappeared after riding a blue mountain bike from her father’s house to her aunt’s house in nearby San Gabriel. Despite a week of intense searching, she was located in Glendale and safely recovered by the Monterey Park Police with assistance from Glendale …
Los Angeles, California – Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that coronavirus levels in California’s wastewater are on the rise. The Golden State is now among 21 states with notably high levels of the virus in wastewater, an increase from just seven states the previous week. In addition to California, other states with “very high” levels of COVID-19 in wastewater include Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, …
WHITTIER, CA – A fire broke out in a food truck on Saturday morning with devastating results. The shocking incident took place in Whittier, California, and it has resulted in the hospitalization of five individuals, according to local police. The dangerous fire occurred approximately at 9 a.m., outside the Lift cafe located on Greenleaf Avenue. The cafe had recently been operating out of a food truck due to structural damage to its roof. The mobile …
San Francisco, California – Elon Musk made headlines this week by announcing his decision to relocate the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas. This move marks a significant shift in Musk’s relationship with the state where his companies were originally established. Just a year ago, Musk had declared his commitment to keeping X headquarters in San Francisco, despite expressing concerns about the city’s economic challenges. However, recent developments, including a …
San Francisco, California – In a surprising move this week, tech mogul Elon Musk announced that he would be relocating the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas. This decision marks the end of a long-standing saga between Musk and the state where his ventures initially took root. Just a year ago, Musk had pledged to keep X’s headquarters in San Francisco, despite his criticisms of the city’s economic challenges. However, …
San Francisco, California – The Pacific Gas and Electric Co. issued a warning to residents of Northern California regarding possible power outages over the weekend. The utility company cited dry weather conditions and anticipated dry winds as reasons for the potential shutdown of power in certain areas. PG&E mentioned that the power shutoffs will likely affect parts of San Joaquin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Merced, and San Benito counties, with the outage expected to begin …
Kamala Harris’ political career in California provides significant clues about her future prospects as a leader in the national political arena. Her time as a prosecutor and later as a senator in the state offers insights into her policy priorities, leadership style, and ability to navigate complex political landscapes. Harris, born and raised in Oakland, California, launched her political career as District Attorney of San Francisco before becoming California’s Attorney General. Her tenure was marked …
Chino, California – A school district in southern California is at the center of a legal dispute with the state over a policy that requires parental notification when a child changes their gender identification or pronouns. This contentious issue has led to a lawsuit filed against Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday regarding a new law that prohibits school districts from mandating such disclosures to parents. The Chino Valley Unified school district, along with a group …