State Senate Passes AB 5, Bill That Limits Who Can Be Classified As Contractors
A bill that could upend the gig economy in California took a major step forward Tuesday. The state Senate has approved Assembly Bill 5, which puts limits on who can be classified as a contractor. Under a 2018 state Supreme Court decision, workers who perform core functions of a business must be classified as employees and not contractors. AB 5 would codify that decision.
Reporter: Katie Orr
Uber Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees
The ride-hailing company Uber is laying off more than 400 workers - that's about 8 percent of its workforce. That’s about 8 percent of the company’s workforce in its product and engineering divisions.
The new layoff round follows the firing of 400 Uber employees over the summer.
Trump Administration Cracking Down On California's Homeless
The Trump Administration has taken an interest in the city’s homeless crisis.This week, White House staffers and officials from various cabinet departments were in L.A. touring Skid Row and talking to homeless activists. The Washington Post reports the Administration is looking at using federal resources to get people off the streets and into shelters in federal facilities. The California Report's Host, Saul Gonzalez speaks with homeless in Echo Park in Los Angeles.
LA’s Fur Ban Could Set A Precedent Statewide
There’s a bill in the state legislature that would ban the manufacture and sale of new fur products in California making it the first state in the nation with such a law.Animal rights activists say the business is cruel. But furriers argue they’re being unfairly targeted.
Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW
Catholic Hospital Refuses Transgender Man Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation done to remove a uterus.
Justices for a California appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in the case of a Catholic hospital that refused to do the procedure. Dignity Health, the hospital chain that runs Mercy, said doing the surgery would contradict its Catholic beliefs.
Reporter: April Dembosky
Islamic Group Accuses Rep. Hunter Of War Crimes During His Service In Iraq
A group is calling for an investigation into East County Congressman Duncan Hunter in light of his claim that he likely killed hundreds of civilians while he was a Marine serving in Iraq. Members of the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations made their case outside Hunter’s El Cajon office Monday.
Reporter: Matt Hoffman , KPBS
Apple Revels iPhone 11-Without Mentioning Fears About Trade War With China
Apple’s product reveal yesterday was a celebratory affair, despite fears President Trump’s trade war will escalate in December. Apple is still worth around a trillion, despite calls from President Trump to de-globalize its global supply chain.