Field Poll Finds a Virtual Dead Heat in California Democratic Primary
More evidence that the race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is tight in California. A new Field Poll finds that among likely voters in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, Clinton leads Sanders by just two points, 45 to 43 percent.
Alert System Proved Valuable in Moments After UCLA Shooting
Most UCLA students will be back in class today. The campus was shut down yesterday after a mechanical engineering professor and a shooter were killed in a murder-suicide. Students were alerted of the shooting via email and social media through the campus’s “Bruin Alert” system.
Federal Judge to Consider Uber Settlement with Drivers
Today, a federal judge will hear arguments regarding a $100 million settlement that Uber stuck with drivers in California and Massachusetts in April. The deal made a big splash and was considered a win for Uber. The settlement allowed Uber to continue classifying drivers as independent contractors, which is essential to the success of their business model. But that deal is facing criticisms from some of the original plaintiffs who are going to ask the judge not to approve the settlement.