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Uber and Lyft have to classify drivers as employees, California judge orders

by David Brancaccio , Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder
Aug 11, 2020
The ride-hailing companies now have 10 days to appeal the ruling.
Gig companies have expressed they want to give their contract employees some sorts of benefits but not classify them as employees. Union leaders have said they are willing to reach a compromise.
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California weighs measure on single-use plastic

by Sue Carpenter
Aug 6, 2020
The Circular Economy bill is supported by hundreds of organizations. But the California Chamber of Commerce opposes it.
The bill would require 75% of single-use plastic packaging in California to be reduced or recycled into something else by the year 2030.
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Dine-in restaurants see takeout success as a recipe for the future

by Sara Hossaini
Aug 3, 2020
The owner of one fine-dining restaurant in California opened a new eatery during the pandemic as a takeout operation.
Many restaurants, like this one in Washington, D.C., are relying on takeout only during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How do businesses (and customers) decide what’s safe during a pandemic?

by Jack Stewart
Jul 28, 2020
As States attempt reopening, and see COVID-19 cases flare, what does the science say about risky situations?
Insignia Hair Salon reopened its doors to clients for haircuts a day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced guidance for barbershops and hair salons to offer haircuts in an outdoor setting.
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COVID-19 is hitting California's Latino community hard

by Lesley McClurg
Jul 27, 2020
Latinos make up nearly 39% of the state's population but more than 55% of confirmed cases.
A religious message about the coronavirus in El Centro, California.
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People still leaving California for Texas despite COVID-19 surge

by Andy Uhler
Jun 26, 2020
The reasons for relocation include the lower cost of living, bigger houses for less money and more conservative politics.
Demonstrators call for the reopening of Texas at the state Capitol in April. Politics is one reason some Californians relocate to Texas.
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Disney reopenings in doubt after COVID-19 cases spike

by Nova Safo
Jun 25, 2020
Disney has plans to reopen its Florida theme park next month, despite a workers' petition calling for them to reconsider.
The Disneyland reopening in California, planned for mid-July, has been delayed for now.
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Life on the bottom rung of the rental market during a housing crisis

by Aaron Mendelson
May 21, 2020
One group of California tenants say they feel stuck in dirty, dangerous accommodations.
A courtyard at the River Glen Apartments in San Bernardino, California.
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Elon Musk says he's defying government orders, reopening Tesla assembly plant

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
May 12, 2020
The plant is situated in a California COVID-19 hot spot.
Musk has also threatened to move his operation out of California altogether.
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All California residents ordered to "stay at home"

by David Brancaccio and Kimberly Adams
Mar 20, 2020
Some businesses can stay open, and Californians can still leave to get things like food and health care.
There are federal government guidelines detailing 16 industries that are considered essential sectors during this time.
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