California judge rules Uber, Lyft drivers are employees
A judge on Monday ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits like overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy.
A judge on Monday ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits like overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy.
Oakland police investigating three homicides in 7-hour span
Police say there have been 52 homicides in Oakland in 2020.
Police say there have been 52 homicides in Oakland in 2020.
Oakland house fire investigated as arson
A firefighter tells KTVU there was a strong odor of gasoline in the area.
A firefighter tells KTVU there was a strong odor of gasoline in the area.
Two-alarm fire injures San Francisco firefighter
No one else was injured in the blaze.
No one else was injured in the blaze.
Three killed in Oakland in 7 hours
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Judge orders PG&E to improve records, power line inspections
The conditions, imposed Friday by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, are part of PG&E’s probation after the deadly San Bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010.
The conditions, imposed Friday by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, are part of PG&E’s probation after the deadly San Bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010.
Man dies in East Oakland shooting early Sunday morning
Officers were called about 12:20 a.m. to the 8600 block of Holly Street, where they found two men, one with gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers were called about 12:20 a.m. to the 8600 block of Holly Street, where they found two men, one with gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene.
11 residents displaced by two-alarm fire Sunday morning in San Francisco
The cause of the fire, reported shortly after 3 a.m. and controlled by 5:30 a.m., is under investigation.
The cause of the fire, reported shortly after 3 a.m. and controlled by 5:30 a.m., is under investigation.
Homicide investigation underway in Oakland
Officers were called to the area at 5:56 p.m. for a reported shooting. Once on scene, officers located a man with at least one gunshot wound.
Officers were called to the area at 5:56 p.m. for a reported shooting. Once on scene, officers located a man with at least one gunshot wound.
Guns seized from driver sleeping in car parked near Lake Merritt
Officers tried to wake the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, but initial attempts failed.
Officers tried to wake the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, but initial attempts failed.
Cars vandalized, but lot owner is angry with Oakland police response
A used car lot owner in East Oakland tells KTVU his business has been targeted repeatedly by criminals. They've stolen from him and vandalized cars.
A used car lot owner in East Oakland tells KTVU his business has been targeted repeatedly by criminals. They've stolen from him and vandalized cars.
CHP investigating accident that downed motorcycle officer on I-880 in San Leandro
The freeway will remain closed as investigators work to determine why and how the officer went down.
The freeway will remain closed as investigators work to determine why and how the officer went down.
Two arrested after ditching vehicle, hitchhiking, bailing on foot in dramatic pursuit
Authorities in Southern California are in pursuit of a black sedan vehicle near Norwalk that began in Upland.
Authorities in Southern California are in pursuit of a black sedan vehicle near Norwalk that began in Upland.
Friday afternoon pursuit ends with two in custody
The pursuit lasted well over an hour in the early afternoon of Friday, August 7, 2020 in Southern California.
The pursuit lasted well over an hour in the early afternoon of Friday, August 7, 2020 in Southern California.
Officer in Monterrosa case was 'trigger happy' family's lawyer claims
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Officer in Monterrosa case was 'trigger happy' family's lawyer claims
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Rideshare drivers demand Uber, Lyft reclassify workers as employees
The state attorney general's office is trying to force gig-work companies, especially rideshare companies, to comply with AB5.
The state attorney general's office is trying to force gig-work companies, especially rideshare companies, to comply with AB5.
Christien Kafton reports.
Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Full: Oakland attorney John Burris announces civil rights lawsuit against the City of Vallejo following the shooting of Sean Monterrosa
The press conference was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
The press conference was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020.