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California Supreme Court rules Uber, Lyft drivers classified as contractors
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Uber and Lyft drivers are classified as independent contractors instead of employees. The court ruled in favor of upholding a years-old ballot measure, Proposition 22, ending the legal dispute that could have reshaped California’s gig economy if it was overturned, The New York Times noted in its reporting.…
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Stockton Triple-Murder Suspect Arrested in Modesto
Modesto, CA. – Official Release: A fugitive wanted by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force (PSWRFTF) Sacramento Office and the Stockton, California, police for a June 25 triple homicide in Stockton was arrested July 11 in Modesto, California. At approximately 2 p.m. July 11, the U.S....
Former motel converted into apartment units for Stockton’s unhoused community
(FOX40.COM) — Homeless advocates unveiled a new housing complex to help get people off the streets in Stockton. Town Center Studios on 1604 N. Wilson Way has transformed 40 motel rooms into studio apartments in hopes of providing housing to people for the long haul. The Stockton development is a California Homekey project that converted […]
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Here's why Gov. Newsom is urging Oakland to update strict police pursuit policy
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy.He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.MORE: Gov. Newsom says CHP expanding patrols to reduce crime in Oakland"CHP has brought to my attention that they observed criminals often fleeing with impunity because it's common knowledge that the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy allows vehicle pursuits in only very limited circumstances," Newsom said in the letter. "I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances."This comes just two weeks after Governor Newsom deployed more CHP officers in Oakland to help crack down on crime.At least 20 CHP officers are patrolling seven days a week.MORE: San Francisco police commission votes to expand powers for chasing suspectsThe Oakland police commission is reviewing the current policy and could recommend changes in the fall.Oakland has had the same police pursuit policy since 2014.Mayor Thao says she is "grateful to the Governor and CHP for their continued partnership to build a safer Oakland." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness July 15-21
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From July 15-21, the City of Sacramento received 666 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 962 calls were closed, meaning that...
Player stomped on Elk Grove teen's head during basketball game, family says
ELK GROVE – An Elk Grove family wants justice after their teen was stomped on the head in a youth basketball game in Alameda.Video from the game between Tumakbo United, a youth organization of Filipinos, and a non-profit Bay Area basketball team Payton's Place, shows the moments leading up to and during the head stomping. In the video, you can see the two teens from different teams scuffling for an inbound ball, ending with a player from Payton's Place appearing to stomp on 13-year-old Seth Guingab's head.Seth's father, Roderick Guingab, shared a photo of his son, Seth, with CBS 13...
'It's directly animal exploitation': Over a dozen former SeaQuest Folsom employees come forward after ABC10 investigation
FOLSOM, Calif. — “That is a molded parakeet body,” Elle explained as she clicked through her photos on a laptop. “She wasn’t eating,” Elle recalled when a picture of a sickly-looking sloth came up. “They still had guests see her like this.”. “This was...
Tortoise rescued from Maria Fire
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — A tortoise was found Tuesday as fire crews battled the Maria Fire in Calaveras County. According to Cal Fire, Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire Prevention Specialist Jaime Williams found a tortoise along Highway 49 near the New Melones Bridge. Cal Fire said the tortoise was very hungry and ate two apples, a bunch of spinach, half a pound of strawberries and some carrots.
How is the $27.6 billion state budget shortfall affecting local school district budgets?
After the state revealed a $27.6 billion budget shortfall and a projected deficit of $28.4 billion next year, school districts across the state — and the Coachella Valley — are tightening its belts. These new challenges come as school districts are already grappling with several fiscal challenges such as inflation, the expiration...
After high court ruling, Newsom orders state officials to dismantle homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to dismantle thousands of homeless encampments across California. The move comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave local and state governments more latitude to remove people experiencing homelessness from their streets. ...
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