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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.…
Car crash reported on Interstate 5 in Thorton
THORNTON, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning on southbound Interstate 5 in Thorton near the offramp for Walnut Grove Road, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the crash site around 6:41 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, but at least three...
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.
Strike Team Returns Home After Battling California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, California — After a grueling 15-day deployment, Strike Team 4806A has safely returned home and demobilized. The team, composed of crews from Winters Fire, Calaveras County Fire, South County Fire Authority, Sacramento Fire, and Metro Fire, was initially dispatched to the Shelly Fire in the Klamath National Forest of Siskiyou County to strengthen containment lines. They laid 20,000 feet of hose, equivalent to about 4 miles, with a 3,000-foot elevation gain through challenging terrain, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
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…
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...
UC Davis Health is nationally recognized for high-quality heart and stroke care
(SACRAMENTO) — UC Davis Medical Center has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating heart disease and stroke. These efforts ultimately lead to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40...
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
I-5 closures continue in Sacramento as Caltrans resumes highway construction
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento drivers can anticipate closures along Interstate 5 during the final weekend of July as Caltrans crews work to repair the roadway. The I-5 closures are a part of Caltrans’ FixSac5 project that seeks to use about $25 million to repair pavement and “deteriorating asphalt” in the Natomas area. Beginning Friday, July 26 […]
Good news for Folsom drivers - pipeline project on Folsom Blvd completed
Good news for Folsom drivers - city officials announced that the Folsom Boulevard Pipeline Construction project is officially finished. The critical infrastructure project involved a one-mile section of Folsom Boulevard from Blue Ravine Road to Bidwell Street. During the construction, slow downs were experienced in that section of roadway as lanes were reduced and drivers were merged into one lane.
Man convicted in 2022 Antelope DUI crash that left child paralyzed
ANTELOPE, Calif. — A man under the influence of meth who crashed a stolen truck into a family’s car in 2022 in Antelope has been convicted. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, a jury convicted John Hayden Hart of felony DUI causing injury, and felony vehicle theft.
Sacramento Police Seek Public's Aid in Finding At-Risk Resident Ruby Mani Last Seen Near El Camino Ave
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a public call for help in locating Ruby Mani, a 46-year-old resident considered at-risk due to a mental health condition. According to a Facebook post by the Sacramento Police Department, Mani was last seen on July 22 around 10 p.m. in the vicinity of El Camino Ave and Colfax St.
Man arrested in Siskiyou County after police find 1,000 marijuana plants in his car
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. -- A 53-year-old man from Sacramento was arrested last Friday after police found over 1,000 plants in his car. According to a Facebook post from the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, police found the man -- Yung Fai Sze -- swerving while driving northbound on Interstate 5 north of Weed.
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