Uber Likely to Temporarily Stop California Operations Due to New Driver Ruling August 12, 2020 By Ayanti Bera Uber Technologies Inc. would be forced to shut down its ride-hailing operations in California if a court ruling that blocks...
California Quake Alerts Will Come Standard on Android Phones August 12, 2020 California’s earthquake early warnings will be a standard feature on all Android phones, bypassing the need for users to download...
California Bill Addressing Property Rates in Wildfire-Prone Areas Awaits Hearing August 11, 2020 By Don Jergler The stage has been set for a major battle over a California bill due to be heard in the next...
California Construction Worker Arraigned for Workers’ Comp Fraud August 11, 2020 Meliton Hernandez Martinez Jr., 23, was arraigned today at the Merced County Superior Court in California on multiple felony counts...
Idaho Man Sentenced for ‘Crash And Buy’ Insurance Fraud August 11, 2020 Riley Presher, of Twin Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on Monday for insurance fraud in violation of Idaho Code 41-293. Presher...
COVID-19 a Growing Share of Shrinking Work Comp Claims in 2 States August 11, 2020 By Jim Sams COVID-19 has become a large chunk of a dwindling number of workers’ compensation claims in Florida and California, limited data...
California Coronavirus Cases Hit 554K August 11, 2020 The number of COVID-19 cases in California stood at 554,160 cases Sunday, according to state health department officials. The California...
California Judge Blocks Uber, Lyft From Classifying Drivers as Contractors August 10, 2020 By Jonathan Stempel A California judge on Monday granted the state’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc....
Homes Evacuated by Growing Wildfire in Western Colorado August 10, 2020 Several residents near a western Colorado wildfire were ordered to evacuate as the blaze continues to expand. The fire about...
Judge Orders PG&E in California to Beef up Safety August 10, 2020 A federal judge has ordered Pacific Gas and Electric to better inspect high-voltage power lines, hire more tree-trimming supervisors and...