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Lyft, Uber Will Ask California Voters to Block New Law

October 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO — Some of the country's largest ride-sharing companies announced a ballot initiative Tuesday that would let them continue to treat drivers as independent contractors while also guaranteeing them a minimum wage and money for health insurance. The ...

Uber Vows to Keep Fighting Sweeping California Labor Bill

AP News

September 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers confronting the changing definition of work have approved sweeping legislation designed to give many contract workers new pay and benefit protections, but tech giants Uber and ...

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Bill Giving Protections to ‘Gig Workers’ Sent to Governor

AP News

September 11, 2019

SACRAMENTO — State lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill Wednesday that would give new wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy companies such as Uber and Lyft where people pick up job...

Walters: Politicians Mull the Future of Work

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

August 29, 2019

The Legislature’s 2019 session will end in two weeks and no issue will have more impact on California’s workers and economic future than Assembly Bill 5 – even if it doesn’t pass. AB 5 would place in law, with some exceptions, a landmark state Supreme Court...

Uber driver inside car with ridesharing app displayed on smartphone.

Dems Want to Kill Independent Contracting Work in California

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April 24, 2019

For those Californians trying to make a few extra dollars driving a limo or rideshare car, cutting hair, taking a teacher’s aide position, teaching yoga, or spending weekends refereeing youth soccer and basebal...

Walters: What Are the Limits on a ‘Gig Economy?’

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

February 28, 2019

The term “gig economy” entered the popular lexicon a few years ago, referring to new industries that rely on technology and non-employee workers, such as the Uber and Lyft rides-on-call services. Opi...

Fresno is the Future, Gov. Newsom's Economic Adviser Says

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Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

Farmworker Reform Bill Passes House. What’s Next?

Nunes’ Reliably Red District Remains So, But Is Slipping

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2 Guards With Rapper Juice WRLD Arrested on Gun Charges

When Will Bulldogs Finally Prevail in ‘Winning Time’?

Thousands of ‘Penis Fish’ Wash up on a Northern California Beach

Anyone Can Apply to Be Fresno State’s Head Coach. Yes, Even You.

Walters: Newsom Now Owns the Wildfire and PG&E Crisis

A Clinical Trial Saved My Life. So Why Aren’t More Cancer Patients Enrolling?

Californians Aren’t Getting the Mental Health Care They’re Legally Guaranteed. Why Not?

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Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Political Activist Sarsour Will Speak at Local CAIR Banquet

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Democrats Growing in State. Fresno and Clovis Too.

Looking for Extra Cash? County Needs Election Workers.

Revenge of the Arambulas? Big Donation to Defeat Dyer.

Bloomberg at UN: US President Must End Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Uber Vows to Keep Fighting Sweeping California Labor Bill

Bill Giving Protections to ‘Gig Workers’ Sent to Governor

Walters: Politicians Mull the Future of Work

Dems Want to Kill Independent Contracting Work in California

Walters: What Are the Limits on a ‘Gig Economy?’

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