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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.
Dedication Ceremony for the City of Escondido’s New Water Reuse Facility
A first-of-its-kind facility strictly for agriculture use in the State of California. Escondido, Calif. — With the recently completed AgX MFRO, a membrane filtration (MF) and reverse osmosis (RO) water reuse treatment plant, the City of Escondido has achieved an important milestone in its goal of creating a high-quality alternative to potable water for local agriculture growers. With this remarkable facility beginning operations, the City and its partners,
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...
As electric bike and motorcycle usage rises so does the concern for safety
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Micro mobility or the use of electric bikes and scooters is gaining in popularity and so is the push for more safety guidelines for riders and drivers. To help with that mission - Carlsbad police officers held an e-bike safety class Saturday. They said so far this year in Carlsbad, e-bike crashes have decreased.
San Diego’s Transit Ridership Is on the Road to a Strong Recovery
The state’s highest-ridership passenger rail system, BART, has experienced the slowest post-COVID ridership recovery in the nation. Its struggles are dominating headlines, as has Governor Gavin Newsom's reluctance to fully fund transit. But California is also home to the city that has led the nation in ridership recovery -...
Aztecs Begin Sean Lewis Era on Saturday Night
Aztecs Begin Sean Lewis Era on Saturday Night Against Texas A&M-Commerce. San Diego State begins its 102nd season of football, 56th at the Division I level and first under the direction of Sean Lewis on Saturday night against Texas A&M-Commerce at Snapdragon Stadium. One of the most innovative minds in...
RPG, Steel Peak Acquire Flex-Office for Conversion to IOS
A joint venture between RPG and Steel Peak acquired 9606 Aero Dr. in San Diego, a 38,704 square foot flex-office property on 4.27 acres of industrial land zoned for outdoor storage. The acquisition price was $12.1 million. The seller will stay in its headquarters as part of a leaseback agreement...
SD Wave chase playoffs as NWSL players gain new power
As the San Diego Wave fight for a spot in the NWSL playoffs, its players won an historic contract with the league that raises salaries and eliminates the draft. Why it matters: The agreement puts new pressure on clubs to attract talent, as players have more power to choose which team they want to join.
Racial Profiling What Is Going on in San Diego, CA? (Watch Now)
A lawsuit has been filed against the San Diego Police Department, accusing them of racial profiling, negligence, and brutality after an incident involving Nicholas Hoskins, a Black man and San Diego native. The incident, which was captured on video, shows a police officer smashing through the window of Hoskins’ car during a traffic stop. The lawsuit, filed by the law firm Mackenzie Scott, seeks accountability and justice for what Hoskins describes as an unlawful arrest and an excessive use of force.
San Diego's 'Bubble Man' ticketed for liquid littering
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego man, known for putting on free performances at parks around the county, says he was given a ticket for blowing bubbles at La Jolla Cove. He's known to many people as the "Bubble Man." "Bubbleology is the science, art and magic of bubbles,"...
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