Caravan of Uber and Lyft Drivers Protest in Hopes of Better Pay
A caravan of Uber and Lyft drivers set off from Los Angeles to Sacramento Monday. They will be joined by other gig workers at stops in other cities along the way. They are advocating for the passage of Assembly Bill 5, which would make it easier for workers in the gig economy to get classified as employees instead of independent contractors.
USC Gynecologist's Alleged Misconduct Sparks Lawmakers to Fight for Consent Forms for Pelvic Exams
A former USC gynecologist charged with sexually abusing numerous patients is free on bail. Dr. George Tyndall was released on Friday and could get up to 53 years in prison. There are allegations of abuse from almost 400 women who went to him for medical care during his 27 years at the campus clinic. This case has inspired lawmakers to think about how to prevent this kind of abuse.
Reporter: Alyssa Jeong Perry, KPPC
California Sues Trump Administration Over Policy Change in Holding Mirgrant Children
The Trump administration’s new rule would end a decades-old legal agreement, known as the Flores settlement, that says detained migrant children must be promptly released. California is co-leading the lawsuit with Massachusetts on behalf of 17 other states and the District of Columbia.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero
Attorney General Becerra Keeps the Lawsuits Coming-Now on Behalf of Climate Change
In June, the White House floated new rules for federal projects like gas pipelines and highways. The changes ease regulations and downplay climate change. Attorney General Becerra released a comment letter this morning chastising Trump's plan and calling it reckless. His letter signals that should Trump go ahead, the state of California is prepared to sue
Reporter: Kevin Stark
California's Police Records Will Not Be So Secret Anymore
For years information about police misconduct has been so secret in California, sheriffs and police departments were not even allowed to tell prosecutors about it.That changed, though, with a state Supreme Court ruling Monday. It's a decision that could impact the outcomes of criminal cases.
Reporter: Alex Emslie
Legal Marijuana Sales in California Are Strong, But What About the Black Market Sales?
Half way through the second year of the great California Cannabis experiment, two reports from BDS Analytics and the Pew Charitable Trusts say the market is strong. Any industry would be thrilled with a 23 percent annual growth rate. Legal sales total $3.1 billion. But black market sales could be almost three times more than that at $8.7 billion dollars.
Guest: David Downs, California editor, leafly.com