Calif.'s flawed electric car initiative Prop 30 had widespread support. Then Governor Newsom and billionaires got involved Salon · Nov 17, 2022
George Skelton: Newsom's resounding win shows he didn't even have to run a race for governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. — What Gov. Gavin Newsom did was truly unprecedented. He handily won his reelection race without running. Los Angeles Times · Nov 11, 2022
Troubled FTX Faces SEC Probe And 'Urgently Needs' $8B To Avoid Bankruptcy, NIO Posts Wider Q3 Loss, AstraZeneca Ditches US Application Submission For COVID-19 Shot: Top Stories Thursday, Nov. 11 Bloomberg Benzinga · Nov 10, 2022
Colorado gig drivers make an average of just $5.49 an hour, study finds Although the report focuses on drivers in Denver, gig worker drivers across the US face similar issues, experts say The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022
A measure to place abortion protections in the California Constitution ahead in early returns SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to codify progressive abortion protections in the California Constitution under Proposition 1 was leading in early results on Tuesday, prompting supporters to pop open champagne. Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022
Check Out What Whales Are Doing With LYFT Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022
Perrigo, Tripadvisor, Lyft, And Some Other Big Stocks Moving Lower On Tuesday U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 400 points on Tuesday. Here are some big stocks recording losses in today’s session. Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022
Why Lyft's Quarter-To-Quarter 'Bumpiness' Could Hurt Stock: 7 Analysts Break Down Q3 Earnings Ride share company Lyft Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) reported third-quarter financial results after hours Monday. Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022
Widening tech, biotech job cuts could jolt broader Bay Area economy: experts SAN JOSE, Calif. — Bay Area tech and biotech companies have recently revealed plans to chop thousands of jobs, layoffs that raise the specter that these cutbacks might haunt the region’s broader economy. Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022
California voters weigh new tax on rich to boost EV adoption California voters are weighing whether to boost taxes on the rich to put more electric cars on the roads The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to vote in Texas. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot, what you’ll need to vote, how to get help and how to find election results. The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2022
How To Trade Lyft Into Q3 Earnings: Has Stock Bottomed Or More Pain Ahead? Lyft, Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) is set to print its third-quarter earnings after the markets close on Monday. The stock has been heavily beaten down since reaching an all-time high of $68.28 on March 18, 2021. Benzinga · Nov 7, 2022
California gambling measures failing, millionaire tax for electric vehicles close, new poll finds SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California ballot measure to raise taxes on multimillionaires to subsidize zero-emission vehicle programs, which has pitted Gov. Gavin Newsom against his own political party and the ride-sharing company Lyft, is narrowly favored by voters but remains in jeopardy. Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022
Benzinga · Nov 4, 2022 Musk Reportedly Suspends Twitter Work On Crypto Wallet, Boeing's Jeppesen Hit By Potential Ransomware Attack, Lyft Cuts Workforce: Top Stories Friday, Nov. 04 Reuters
Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022 George Skelton: Yes to abortion rights and arts education: How I'm voting on California ballot propositions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Here is a final unvarnished, admittedly biased summary of the seven propositions on the state ballot.
Benzinga · Oct 26, 2022 Intel's Self-Driving Tech Firm Raises Over $800M In IPO, Alphabet Misses Q3 Earnings Expectations, Lyft Cuts Price For Monthly Subscription Plan: Top Stories Wednesday, Oct. 26 Benzinga
Salon · Oct 20, 2022 Where the environment is on the ballot This November, voters in just two states will decide on environmental issues. But there's a lot at stake
Axios · Oct 19, 2022 Want a ride in an autonomous car? Try Lyft or Uber Lyft and Uber are proving instrumental in rolling out driverless technology
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Tax the rich for more EVs? California Democrats split A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to pay for electric vehicle programs has divided Democrats
The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2022 A California measure would tax the rich to fund electric vehicles. Why is the governor against it? Proposition 30 would raise up to $5bn annually to help buy zero-emission cars, trucks and buses; Newsom calls it a ‘Trojan horse’
Benzinga · Oct 12, 2022 Need A Lyft For Your Portfolio? This Analyst Says Rideshare Stock Could Double As It Chases Down Uber Analysts have highlighted a buying opportunity in shares of Lyft Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) driven by multiple catalysts paired with overly negative sentiment, creating a favorable risk-reward setup.
Benzinga · Oct 12, 2022 What Are Whales Doing With Lyft Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022 Proposition 30 has Calif. voters deciding on a tax for zero-emission vehicles. What you need to know LOS ANGELES — On its face, Proposition 30 is simple enough: Raise taxes on the richest Californians. Pull in $30 billion to $90 billion over the next 20 years. Use 80% of the money to subsidize electric vehicles and charging stations, and 20% for wildfire suppression and prevention.