Independent Contractors

Newsom wants Warren Buffett to come to PG&E's rescue. Trump challenges state's sanctuary law. Greenhouse gas emitters face higher costs from Trump suit.

Women's rights attorney comes under scrutiny in book on #MeToo movement. New alliance forms in battle over PG&E. Unions celebrate legislative wins.

Bill capping rent increases passes. Who won and lost in AB5 gig workers fight. Newsom realizes most of first-year agenda.

AB 5 would upend longstanding employment practices that have seeped into the Democratic presidential debate about how workers should be treated, particularly in today’s gig economy.

Labor-backed gig workers bill heads to Newsom's desk. Harris' progressive record is nuanced. Trump focuses on homelessness.

Multi-billion dollar school bond may land on March ballot. Housing bill advances. Municipalities look to break free from PG&E.

Legislative sprint begins in Sacramento. Trump and California battle over tailpipe emissions. Counties pressured to closed the food stamp gap.

Gig companies threaten to take worker fight to voters. Democratic lawmakers eye 2020 ballot measures. Newsom rethinks air district board appointment.

Gig workers battle over future of work. Koch brothers machine takes on Kamala Harris donor-disclosure rule. Lawmakers try to remedy Section 8 shortage.

Battle heats up on independent contractors bill. State aims to lure back film producers from anti-abortion states. Democrats take gun fight to the bank.