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POLITICS | Race for the 25th – Liberal Politician Christy Smith Bails on Voter Forum at Last Minute

POLITICS | Race for the 25th – Liberal Politician Christy Smith Bails on Voter Forum at Last Minute

Even after all her conditions were met, Smith backs out of debate; Refuses to explain if she will support nationalizing AB5 Valencia, CA – At the last second, Liberal Christy Smith bailed on Wednesday’s Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Congressional Candidate Forum with Congressman Mike Garcia. Smith’s refusal to show up and face questions from local […]

POLITICS | Statement from Congressman Mike Garcia on Lyft Nearly Shutting Down Due to AB5

POLITICS | Statement from Congressman Mike Garcia on Lyft Nearly Shutting Down Due to AB5

Christy Smith flashback: “No way, shape or form was this a bill that slashed CA jobs” Statement from Congressman Mike Garcia: “After voting for AB5 twice, Assemblywoman Smith assured everyone that it wouldn’t be a jobs-killer, but today the people of the 25th Congressional District and throughout the state know she lied as her legislation […]

Lyft to Suspend Service in California as Gig Work Fight Escalate

Lyft to Suspend Service in California as Gig Work Fight Escalate

BY TOM OZIMEK Lyft announced it will halt its ride-sharing service in California on Thursday in response to a state law that requires them to make drivers employees instead of independent contractors. In a Thursday blog post, the company confirmed that the suspension will take effect on Aug. 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT, while urging support for a ballot […]