After court ruling, California’s gig worker battle takes new turn
The seemingly perpetual political and legal battle over whether gig workers for Uber, Lyft, Doordash and services are contractors or employees took another turn last week and may go full circle – back to the state Supreme Court and possibly a second trip through the Legislature.
US: Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea
The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return.
Newsom displays penchant for shiny new things on California tour
As a species, politicians love news conferences and other events that celebrate new programs or public works projects.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announces he won’t seek California Senate seat, endorses Rep. Barbara Lee
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced Sunday that he won’t enter the competitive Democratic primary to fill retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat in the Golden State, electing to endorse Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee instead.
California attorney general supports bill that would allow penalties against oil companies for high gas prices
As California lawmakers advance a bill that could ultimately punish oil companies for excessive profits, the state’s attorney general says that the legislative action will help hold oil companies accountable.
