Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

In the ever more popular gig economy, a judge has ruled Instacart is likely misclassifying its workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.

California’s new governor has proposed millions of dollars for a so-called immigration rapid response program.

The governor proposed budgeting $25 million for groups that aid asylum seekers. NBC 7’s Liberty Zabala reports.

The 3rd annual Women’s March San Diego will take to the streets around downtown’s Waterfront Park Saturday.

A half dozen county officials were sworn in Monday, including returning District Attorney Summer Stephan and newcomer District 4 County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher.

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation’s toughest net neutrality measure Sunday, requiring internet providers to maintain a level playing field online. The move prompted an immediate lawsuit by the Trump administration.

A tiny beetle is so widespread in California that lawmakers, concerned for the safety of millions of trees, are looking for a way to stop its destruction.

A beetle is increasing the risk for wildfires. NBC 7’s May Tjoa explains.

New immigration laws going into effect in the New Year could impact the way some local law enforcement agencies operate.

A new California law, SB 54, will soon limit how much local officer can cooperate with federal immigration authorities. NBC 7’s Wendy Fry reports.

A Chula Vista councilmember and former Chula Vista mayor is calling for the resignation of a local labor leader amid allegations of sexual assault.

A county employee filed a lawsuit alleging UFCW Local 135 President Mickey Kasparian sexually assaulted her on many occasions.

Chula Vista is embracing the start of the holiday season with festive lights and holiday cheer this weekend with its longtime Starlight Parade in the heart of the community.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean and Voice of San Diego’s Andrew Keatts reports how voting procedures for the San Diego Association of Governments are going to change due to a new California law.

There’s a new order at the San Diego Association of Governments.

The governor has signed a California bill prompted by the tragic deaths of two UC San Diego medical students, that will require bartenders to receive DUI prevention training.

Should bartenders and servers be trained to know how much alcohol is too much for their customers?

Civic San Diego, the organization which oversees the money used to build certain projects within the City of San Diego, is at the center of much public scrutiny.

NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports on an investigation into Civic San Diego after current and former employees speak out against favoritism.

This region’s transportation system has a long way to go, and nowhere near the money needed for what’s been planned to improve it.