Gig Lessons from California
As the United States waited multiple days for results to trickle in from swing states across the country, one set of voters had already seen their demands vindicated by November 4.
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California to ban sale of gasoline-powered cars by year 2035
All passenger vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035 under a new rule.
Trump and Harris head for California as US wildfires ignite political row
The history-making blazes have now burned through nearly five million acres.
California fires burn record two million acres
Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres.
California fires force thousands to flee
Some of California’s largest-ever fires raged across the state Saturday, forcing tens of thousands from their homes.
California sues e-cigarette firm Juul for targeting minors
California is suing Juul, the United States’ largest electronic cigarette manufacturer.
California declares emergency over wildfires
California’s governor declared a state-wide emergency on Sunday as a huge wind-fueled blaze forced evacuations and massive power blackouts, threatening towns in the famed Sonoma wine region.
Evacuations over wildfires in northern California
Around 90,000 residents are ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in Sonoma County.
Ancient Khmer artefact seized in California
An ancient Cambodian sandstone sculpture is seized in a San Francisco auction house.
Gig economy challenged as landmark bill passes
A landmark legislation approved by Cali. lawmakers could reshape the gig economy.
Three killed in LA food fest shooting
Three people are killed and at least 15 injured in a shooting at a major food festival in California, police said.
California quakes stoke fears of ‘Big One’
Two strong earthquakes in southern California revive fears of the “Big One”.
Teen kills one, hurts three in synagogue attack
A teenage gunman who wrote a hate-filled manifesto opened fire at a synagogue.
US women fight for fairness
While some sporting brands used International Women’s Day to launch their Women’s World Cup team kits, lawyers representing the world-champion US team were on their way to a California courthouse to file a landmark lawsuit.
Trump upbeat on winning wall funding lawsuits
President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Tuesday that he would prevail against a lawsuit filed by 16 US states seeking to block his declaration of a national emergency to fund a wall along the US border with Mexico.
16 states sue Trump over wall funding
A coalition of 16 US states led by California sued Trump’s administration over his decision to declare a national emergency.
California to sue Trump over wall funding
California to “imminently” challenge Trump’s declaration of a national emergency.
Long Beach contingent explores local market
A delegation from the Port of Long Beach in California is in Phnom Penh seeking business opportunities.
Group seeks $300,000 for Rainsy’s return
Eng Chhai Eang urges supporters to donate money to arrange for Sam Rainsy’s return.
Experts warn of repeat of record-breaking California wildfire
The Camp Fire in California has been under control, but the fire season is not over.
Search on for 1,276 now missing after California’s deadliest wildfire
The number of people missing after California’s deadliest wildfire jumps to 1,276.
200 missing in deadliest northern California wildfire
Emergency teams are searching for +200 people listed as missing in California wildfire.
Death toll rises to 23 in California wildfire
The charred remains of 14 people are found in and around a Northern California.
Tesla must defend lawsuit alleging it abused the rights of foreign workers
A federal judge has ruled that Tesla must defend itself at a trial over allegations.
California wants more female in boardrooms
California will require companies to have at least one woman on boards of directors.
Monsanto ordered to pay $289m in world’s first Roundup cancer trial
A California jury has found Monsanto liable of causing cancer to a worker.
California wildfires claim 7th victim
A seventh person – an electric company linesman – died in a northern California wildfire Saturday.
Forest fire threatens California’s fabled Yosemite
A vast fire in northern California has destroyed 50 km2 (more than 12,000 acres), left one person dead and is threatening Yosemite National Park.
Wildfires spread in Northern California
Two major wildfires in Northern California force about 300 people from their homes.
‘Weed Apocalypse’ dawns for California
“Weed Apocalypse” arrives this weekend, as tight state regulations going into effect.
