Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) On Thursday, a judge in California denied motions by Uber and Lyft to grant a delay previous promotion that the ride-sharing companies ordered to classify their contractors as full time employees. That ruling goes into effect on August 20th which the companies had requested an …
Read More »Covid-19 test site opens on Disney World Property
A cast member greets guests at the inauguration of Walt Disney World on July 11th. Photo: Matt Stroshane / Walt Disney World Resort (Getty Images) The most magical place on earth is perhaps open during a global pandemic, but at least its cast members now have one place nearby to …
Read More »Wildfire from Southern California forces evacuation of hundreds of homes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A wildfire in California has forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes as it was largely undisturbed by densely forested mountains north of Los Angeles that finally burned 50 to 100 years ago, firefighters said Thursday. The frame of a car is burned as a fast-moving …
Read More »Administrators from Texas, California are taking heat in the fight over school reopening
LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday tried to reassure parents that he is doing everything he can to keep students safe, as most schools in the state are preparing for the new week. School bus drivers lead a caravan through downtown Los Angeles to demand that …
Read More »Uber and Lyft threaten to halt services in California
Uber and Lyft are ratcheting up the fight with the state government of California over the classification of drivers with a move that would discourage Californians from their ride-healing services (and driving income). The news ride: On Wednesday, both companies said that if a court does not reverse or pause …
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