California court orders Uber and Lyft to treat drivers as employees, not contractors
An appeals court unanimously decided on Thursday that Uber and Lyft drivers are employees rather than independent contractors. The ruling comes less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law.
An appeals court unanimously decided on Thursday that Uber and Lyft drivers are employees rather than independent contractors. The ruling comes less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law.
The final presidential debate
Originally aired at 6 p.m. PST on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Originally aired at 6 p.m. PST on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Efforts to recall Vallejo city councilman over domestic abuse reports
A grassroots group announced Thursday it is launching a campaign to recall Vallejo City Councilman and candidate for mayor Hakeem Brown, amid shocking reports of domestic abuse.
A grassroots group announced Thursday it is launching a campaign to recall Vallejo City Councilman and candidate for mayor Hakeem Brown, amid shocking reports of domestic abuse.
Experts say California's new EDD verification system working, weeding out fraud
Unemployment claims in California dropped to 160,000 last week, the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say the drop in jobless claims suggests the state's new verification system is working.
Unemployment claims in California dropped to 160,000 last week, the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say the drop in jobless claims suggests the state's new verification system is working.
Disaster declaration approved for California
Former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau breaks down what this means for wildfire victims.
Former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau breaks down what this means for wildfire victims.
DA dismisses 14 cases handled by SJPD officers involved in social media scandal
KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.
Stolen U-Haul driver dies after jumping into water; CHP officer dives in to grab him
The driver fled on foot and ended up jumping into the water as he tried to escape, but a CHP officer followed him into the bay and eventually found him.
The driver fled on foot and ended up jumping into the water as he tried to escape, but a CHP officer followed him into the bay and eventually found him.
Suspect dies in SF after jumping into water after chase
Henry Lee reports.
Henry Lee reports.
Double homicide suspect still barricaded inside Oakland building
A double homicide suspect was in an hours-long standoff with Oakland police on Thursday. The suspect had also taken a hostage, but he eventually let the person go.
A double homicide suspect was in an hours-long standoff with Oakland police on Thursday. The suspect had also taken a hostage, but he eventually let the person go.
San Francisco Mayor pushes to reopen schools
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Man barricaded in building with hostage in Oakland
Oakland police public information officer Johnna Watson spoke with KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian about what has unfolded at the scene.
Oakland police public information officer Johnna Watson spoke with KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian about what has unfolded at the scene.
Standoff with barricaded suspect in Oakland
Police are negotiating with the suspect, who they report is armed with a gun.
Police are negotiating with the suspect, who they report is armed with a gun.
Armed barricaded suspect in Oakland
Oakland police are asking the public to avoid the area.
Oakland police are asking the public to avoid the area.
Stolen U-Haul driver dies after jumping into water; CHP officer dives in to grab him
The driver fled on foot and ended up jumping into the water as he tried to escape, but a CHP officer followed him into the bay and eventually found him.
The driver fled on foot and ended up jumping into the water as he tried to escape, but a CHP officer followed him into the bay and eventually found him.
Driver of U-Haul arrested after wild pursuit
Driver of U-Haul arrested after wild pursuit. A CHP officer had to jump in the water to grab him.
Driver of U-Haul arrested after wild pursuit. A CHP officer had to jump in the water to grab him.
Vigil for missing teen
Vigil for Sydney West, 19, who has been missing for three weeks.
Vigil for Sydney West, 19, who has been missing for three weeks.
Appeals court rules San Quentin population must be reduced
Appeals court rules San Quentin population must be reduced by half. San Francisco Assistant Public Defender Danica Rodarmel is representing 300 people who want to be released.
Appeals court rules San Quentin population must be reduced by half. San Francisco Assistant Public Defender Danica Rodarmel is representing 300 people who want to be released.
Power shutoffs underway
Power shutoffs began Wednesday night in 15 California counties. Elissa Harrington reports
Power shutoffs began Wednesday night in 15 California counties. Elissa Harrington reports
At long last, 150-foot Ferris wheel ready for a spin at Golden Gate Park
SkyStar said it is providing onsite handwashing, temperature checks with non-contact thermometers for customers, staff and vendors, and requiring both staff and riders to wear masks.
SkyStar said it is providing onsite handwashing, temperature checks with non-contact thermometers for customers, staff and vendors, and requiring both staff and riders to wear masks.
Scholar says pope's civil union position could create Catholic division
A religion scholar says Pope Francis' position on same-sex civil unions could create division within the Catholic Church. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports on how Bay Area Catholics are reacting to the latest developments with the pontiff.
A religion scholar says Pope Francis' position on same-sex civil unions could create division within the Catholic Church. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports on how Bay Area Catholics are reacting to the latest developments with the pontiff.