Across California, coverage here takes in employment trends, hiring patterns, layoffs and shifts in labor power. It addresses state-level economic conditions that impact how people find work and maintain their livelihoods.
Congressman George Whitesides secured another term representing the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Fernando Valley in Washington, D.C.
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Is the cost of living getting better or worse for your household?
Two transit funding measures appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot as some Bay Area agencies face financial cuts.
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Do you support using livestock grazing to maintain and improve military training lands?
A new program at Camp San Luis Obispo teaches livestock management while restoring vital military training lands.
Eden Nana Obeng Kyei posted about life abroad after finishing Caltech without a confirmed job offer.
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Should California require community health clinics to spend 90% of revenue on patient care?
California voters turned down a measure requiring nonprofit health clinics to spend at least 90% of revenue on healthcare services.
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Would you apply for a seasonal retail job this holiday season?
The company is recruiting seasonal, part-time and full-time workers across the state as the holiday season approaches.
This section follows monthly jobs reports, large-scale layoff announcements, minimum wage shifts and developments in labor bargaining. It spans from the capital to the rural counties where economic activity varies significantly. State labor laws and industry-specific regulations create a distinct environment for the workforce compared to other parts of the country. Cyclical industry hiring and regional cost-of-living constraints remain the most frequent drivers of labor news.
