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Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers. The alliance is the latest change in direction for Cruise since its license to provide driverless rides was suspended in October 2023 after one of its robotaxis dragged a jaywalking pedestrian who had been struck by a human-driven vehicle across a darkened San Francisco street. Cruise's robotaxis are still sidelined in California, but some of its Chevy Bolts are giving autonomous rides in Phoenix and Dallas with humans behind the wheel to take over if something goes wrong.
Delivery drivers at third-party company in California are Amazon employees, NLRB finds
Workers at a company that delivered packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant, the National Labor Relations Board said, rejecting Amazon's claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor's staff. The finding, issued by a regional director of the NLRB in Los Angeles, determined there was...
Koi Nation slams Gov. Newsom's call to nix new North Bay casino
SANTA ROSA -- The Koi Nation of Northern California accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of having a "fundamental misunderstanding" of federal law Friday after he urged rejection of the tribe's efforts to open a casino in Sonoma County.Newsom wrote to the U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday saying the Koi Nation's project and that of another tribe, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in Solano County, should be rejected because they are outside the aboriginal territory of the tribes.Federally recognized Native American tribes are permitted to establish gaming operations within the limits of their reservation. The Koi Nation doesn't...
San Diego Residents: Breathe Easier with Medi-Cal Asthma Remediation – Your Path to a Healthier Home
Asthma is a significant public health issue, particularly among Medi-Cal members. Black Californians are five times more likely to visit the emergency department and four times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than White Californians, and more than 2 million Latinos in the state live with asthma. Medi-Cal offers...
Jordan Brand Welcomes USC’s Branch Brothers as First NIL Football Athletes
Jordan Brand has officially announced the signing of its first Nike, Inc. NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Football Athletes, welcoming USC’s talented brother duo, Zion Branch and Zachariah Branch, to the Jordan Brand family. Zion Branch, a safety for the USC Trojans, and his brother Zachariah Branch, a standout wide...
Freddie Freeman Breaks Silence Following Dodgers' Decision to DFA Jason Heyward
Jason Heyward’s pinch-hit homer in his final at-bat for the Dodgers was followed by his release. His departure leaves a notable void, especially for close friend Freddie Freeman.
City of Palm Desert looking for artists to design new park bench
The City of Palm Desert is inviting artists who are interested in creating an original work to beautify a park bench being installed at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Pollinator Garden. The city is seeking proposals to create artwork that promotes the National Wildlife Federation's 'Mayors' Monarch Pledge', an effort to spread awareness on The post City of Palm Desert looking for artists to design new park bench appeared first on KESQ.
Celebrate Haul-o-Ween With a Truckload of Treats at the Cozy Cone Motel
Haul-o-ween is underway in Radiator Springs, and with it, a truckload of treats has been delivered to the Cozy Cone Motel. The Cozy Cone is set up as five separate venues, and they all have special seasonal items. Like most of Cars Land, the Cozy Cone Motel receives a spooky...
LAPD Issues Community Alert Amid Surge in Upscale West LA Neighborhood Burglaries
Thieves Target High-End Valuables in Residential Break-Ins Across West Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has issued a community alert following a surge in residential burglaries across several upscale neighborhoods in West Los Angeles, including Bel Air, Bel Air Crest, Benedict Canyon, Beverly Glen, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills, Holmby Hills, Little Holmby-Westwood, Pacific Palisades, Riviera, Westwood Hills, Westwood South areas. The warning comes after a series of break-ins targeting single-family homes, with thieves focusing on high-end valuables such as jewelry, luxury handbags, and cash.
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