PG&E Settlement Would Mean Local Governments Get $1 Billion for Wildfire Damage
More than a dozen local governments have struck a $1 billion settlement with the utility PG&E for losses suffered in a series of catastrophic wildfires. Communities devastated by last November’s Camp Fire stand to get the lion’s share of the money.
Reporter: Raquel Maria Dillon
Google To Invest $1 Billion in Bay Area Housing
Google says it will invest in housing in the housing-starved Bay Area. Governor Gavin Newsom applauded what he called the company’s "leadership for stepping forward to build affordable homes for working families." Lily talks to Anand Giridharadas, a persistent critic of the tech industry's philanthropic efforts.
Guest: Anand Giridharadas, author, "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World"
Governor Supports Modified Vaccine Requirement Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom will support a controversial vaccine bill after it was amended to be less restrictive. He previously expressed doubts that the measure gave the state too much control over families.
Reporter: Katie Orr
Odd Bedfellows Working on Compromise on Contract Workers Bill
Companies in the gig economy, think Uber, Lyft, and Postmates have long had a contentious relationship with labor unions. But a bill being worked out in Sacramento could reshape the contract workers—who serve as the backbone of those companies—is bringing the two sides to the bargaining table.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, Capital Public Radio
Gig Economy Workers Rally Against Employers' Lobbying Efforts
Drivers are skeptical about Uber and Lyft's lobbying efforts and offers to extend benefits to contractors. Some of them staged a rally outside Uber's San Francisco headquarters on Tuesday.
Reporter: Sonja Hutson
Happy Meals Delivered by Drone Coming to San Diego Soon
Uber plans to deliver fast food by drone in San Diego this summer. The drones will deliver food to designated landing zones where human couriers will pick it up and finish the delivery.
Reporter: Maya Trabulsi, KPBS