Elbows fly in the Capitol over Steve Ballmer’s plan for a Clippers arena in Inglewood
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CA’s labor chief wants the jobs of the future — and she wants them to cut inequality
Economists project massive labor upheaval but California is trying to roll with those disruptions while making sure jobs here continue to pay a living wage, offer worker protections and accommodate working families.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 3:36 pm
Fact check: Do Californians really cool on ballot measures as the election approaches?
Conventional wisdom holds that support for ballot measures always declines the closer you get to election day. Is that true? We ran the numbers.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 11:15 am
This Trump rule change will mean lower wages for farmworkers
Temporary seasonal farmworkers will see wages decrease if a visa rule change […]
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 8:32 am
California has reformed consumer loan interest rates. But will lenders find loopholes?
Tom Dresslar, former Deputy Commissioner at the California Department of Business Oversight: The people of California, through their legislature and governor, just decided to end a decades-long, unbridled fleecing of millions of the state’s borrowers. Some predatory lenders, however, may launch a scheme that could, for their companies, effectively overturn that sovereign decision.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 8:00 am
Building trades’ rift widens with Newsom
Newsom's rift with building trades unions widens. Legislation puts damper on dental firm's stock price. Governor delivers for schoolchildren.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 3:30 am
Newsom vetoed two bills aimed at reforming child support payback system
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed two child support reform bills that anti-poverty […]
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 4:51 pm
Amador County builds community college pipeline for mental health workers
Amador is one of six California counties without a physical community college. It also struggles to recruit mental health providers. A small online learning program could offer a solution to both problems.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 3:08 pm
California leads the way in precision medicine
Mike Guerra, California Life Sciences Association: California is a biomedical juggernaut, and the precision medicine research being funded today will impact patients around the world. This leadership should be a great source of pride for every Californian.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 8:00 am
Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money
Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 3:30 am
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