Uber, Lyft in the crosshairs as California lawmakers look to redefine part-time job rules to boost pay, benefits for drivers.
Author: Marco della Cava, USA TODAY
Oakland City Council looks to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’ after Denver vote
The Oakland City Council will vote June 4, possibly setting a psilocybin ruling precedent that activists feel could echo nationwide.
When police misconduct occurs, records often stay secret. One mom’s fight to change that.
A police officer is accused of playing with her dead son’s body after he was shot. An angry California mother wants secret cop records to go public.
Fatal police shootings could become a crime under proposed California law
Under the proposed bill, police must feel confident that it is truly necessary to shoot to kill, or they could be prosecuted for killing their victim.
$1,000-a-pound delicacy: More U.S. farms grow pricey truffles with help from dogs
While truffles have been hunted for centuries in Europe, a few dozen farms in the United States are now cultivatingthe pricey delicacy.
Get paid for your data? California governor wants tech companies to show you the money
Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering a bill that would compensate users for their data, but critics warn it could be complicated.
Winter storm in the West could hamper post-Christmas travel
The low pressure system is bringing snow and rain to the West but then continues across the nation throughout the week
Women surfers fight for gender pay equality in killer wave competition
Many women surfers say they still battle for sponsorship and media exposure compared to men as they struggle to pay bills.
‘The ultimate adventure’: Virgin Galactic’s space tourism plan demands courage and $250K
USA TODAY went on an exclusive tour of Virgin Galactic’s facilities in California’s Mojave Desert as the company eyes a 2019 launch.
Thanksgiving in Paradise after deadly California fires shows #humansaregood
If you want to find the true spirit of Thanksgiving, look no farther than the devastated town of Paradise, California.