Uber, Postmates File Suit To Block Gig Worker Bill Days Before It Takes Effect
Come Wednesday, many rideshare drivers will go from being gig economy workers to full employees.
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Come Wednesday, many rideshare drivers will go from being gig economy workers to full employees.
Uber released a highly-anticipated safety report Thursday that revealed the rideshare company received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault in 2018.
Starting Wednesday morning, three lanes were added to the LAX-it lot, increasing space by roughly 50% for cars and passengers.
LAX officials announced Monday the LAX-it remote pickup lot for taxis and rideshare services will expand by 50% beginning Wednesday morning.
Uber, which owns the Jump electric bikes and scooter, has lost its permit to rent in the city of Los Angeles.
Starting Tuesday, LAX will ban Uber, Lyft and taxi drivers from picking up passengers directly from their terminals.
Starting Oct. 29, LAX will ban Uber, Lyft, and taxi drivers from picking up passengers at their terminals.
When users select the text to 911 button, emergency dispatchers will receive information including the the vehicle type, its current location and its destination.
Some Los Angeles City Councilmembers are fighting for a $30 minimum wage for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare drivers.
The new system, called LAX-IT, is supposed to alleviate traffic jams at the central terminal and get passengers out of the airport faster, but the plan has many skeptics.
City Council President Herb Wesson proposed Tuesday that drivers working for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft in Los Angeles be paid a minimum of $30 per hour.
LAX will no longer allow ridesharing drivers or taxi cabs to pick up passengers directly from its terminals.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law Wednesday — but not everyone was happy about it.
RideCheck automatically connects riders and drivers with help in the event of an accident.
Ride-sharing companies on Friday were continuing to push California legislators to come up with a new classification for workers that falls somewhere between "company employee" and "independent contractor."
If the ordinance becomes law, it would be the first of its kind in the United States.
The pursuit ended in downtown L.A. when the woman crashed into a vehicle before coming to a stop in a fast-food restaurant drive-thru.
Under the proposed law, Uber and Lyft would be required to treat its drivers like employees, ensuring them minimum wage and workers compensation.
The "Quiet Mode" in-app feature lets your driver know you're not in the mood to converse.
Rideshare drivers are on a 24-hour strike in L.A. and in other cities across the country.
According to Lyft, its new City Works program will provide free or discounted rides to low-income residents, invest in clean energy and develop a better transportation infrastructure for L.A.
They are protesting a recent 25 percent cut to their wages by Uber.
The Metro board voted unanimously Thursday to move forward on feasibility studies on congestion pricing and new fees on ride-sharing services.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering taxing ride share companies like Uber and Lyft in hopes of seeing less on the road and more people taking trains and buses.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
Manny Mota is resting comfortably Tuesday after suffering a stroke the day before, the Los Angeles Dodgers announce on social media.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
The deadline to opt in or out of the Army Corps of Engineers' free wildfire debris removal program ends Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
A man wanted for allegedly making criminal threats and leading police on a pursuit in Koreatown has been arrested.
Police are searching for the driver who allegedly killed a 70-year-old man during a hit-and-run crash in West Los Angeles.
More than 50 pelicans are currently under the care of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, officials say.
Southern California typically experiences more than 10,000 earthquakes per year, according to the United States Geological Survey. Most of those aren't powerful enough to be felt in a large radius, unlike today's 5.2 magnitude quake in northern San Diego County.
The man, a resident of Calgary, Alberta, was arrested on suspicion of public nudity, trespassing and being under the influence of narcotics.
The crash happened at around 10:50 p.m. in the 600 block of W. Commonwealth Avenue, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
The whale could be seen near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday afternoon.
The San Jacinto man was allegedly driving over 100 mph before he crashed into a semi-truck on the 91 Freeway late Saturday evening. The truck veered into a wall, ejecting the driver from the cabin.
Ontario residents are bringing attention to an issue caused by drivers using their neighborhood streets as a detour from freeway traffic.
Southern California typically experiences more than 10,000 earthquakes per year, according to the United States Geological Survey. Most of those aren't powerful enough to be felt in a large radius, unlike today's 5.2 magnitude quake in northern San Diego County.
Residents of one Wildomar neighborhood are outraged after dozens of RVs that once made up a homeless encampment in Los Angeles County suddenly arrived outside of their homes.
A New Mexico man was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for setting fire to a San Bernardino County church and preschool in 2024, while children and employees were inside.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King describes the peace and perspective of her roughly 10-minute spaceflight.
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had a rally earlier in Los Angeles, urged young people to "stand up and fight" at the music festival.
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft.
Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 5-3.
Adrian Kempe had a goal and two assists and Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the depleted Edmonton Oilers 5-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his first rehab start of the season Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.
During a TMZ/Fox interview from behind bars, the Menendez brothers said they still believe they'll see freedom one day despite a series of recent legal setbacks.
Two LA County prosecutors have filed lawsuits claiming that they were wrongfully demoted from their positions for their support of the Menendez brothers resentencing efforts.
Pacific Palisades businesses Sweet Laurel Bakery and Elizabeth Lamont interior design studio are both striving to serve customers, stay open, and survive the rebuilding process.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho spoke with KCAL News anchors about federal agents trying to investigate students at two schools in the district. He said students and parents should not have to be fearful about going to school.
Golfing for a good cause! Last week Pelican Hill in Newport Beach athletes and celebrities teamed up for the BYLT Open, a charity golf tournament to raise funds for charity, including California Wildfire Relief and other local community efforts. Darren M. Haynes was there to tee it up and check it out.
The chase originated in Alhambra and continued west into Los Angeles with the suspect speeding along the 110 and 10 Freeways and on surface streets through downtown until coming to a stop in Koreatown. Police searched for the suspect after he ran from the car and into an apartment building.
LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, has finalized its list of venues for competitions! The newly announced locations include Dodger Stadium for baseball, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach for beach volleyball, and squash at Universal Studios.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
