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A person wearing a navy suit points to a monitor with a line chart on it during a press conference. The California state seal, state flag and the American flag can be seen behind them.

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Newsom may spend $19 million to sugarcoat California’s stalled economy

Strength in the technology sector is masking California's weakness. Outside of government and health care, the state has added no jobs in a year and a half.

Por

Daniel Walters

• marzo 27, 2026

Política

Newsom touts gains against EBT theft as Trump presses blue states on benefits fraud

Low-income Californians once lost millions of dollars a month to fraudsters who raided their accounts for food assistance and other public benefits. Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting security improvements as the Trump administration accuses Democratic states of tolerating welfare fraud.

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Juana Kuang

• enero 21, 2026

Los trabajadores cargan paquetes en camiones eléctricos Amazon Rivian en una instalación de Amazon en Poway, California, EE. UU., 16 de noviembre de 2022. Foto de Sandy Huffaker, REUTERS

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Even California’s iconic industries are cutting back in this sluggish economy

Technology companies and Hollywood corporations are laying off thousands. The only job growth is in government and healthcare.

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Daniel Walters

• octubre 31, 2025

An individual stands outside a building, closely examining notices taped to a glass door. The signs include information in Spanish about unemployment benefits and COVID-19-related service changes. The person carries a white plastic bag and wears a shoulder bag while leaning forward, resting their hands near their chin.

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California businesses bear brunt of growing unemployment benefit debt

California employers and taxpayers are paying off the state's growing debt from a $20 billion federal loan used to cover unemployment claims.

Por

Daniel Walters

• octubre 3, 2025

This image captures a close-up moment of the rally. The speaker at the podium is gesturing emphatically with arms outstretched, underscoring the intensity of the speech. The podium sign reads “Election Rigging Response Act,” and the California state flag is prominently displayed behind, reinforcing the political context. Supporters in the background hold signs with slogans such as “Defend Democracy.” The photo conveys a sense of urgency, leadership, and collective mobilization around protecting election integrity.

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California’s most glaring issues have little to do with Trump

California has long struggled with homelessness, poverty, unemployment, high living costs, a housing shortage, and water and education issues.

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Daniel Walters

• septiembre 30, 2025

Un cartel explica formas de solicitar beneficios del seguro de desempleo, mientras los solicitantes de empleo buscan trabajo en la oficina de empleo JobTrain en Menlo Park. Foto de Paul Sakuma, AP Photo

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Five years later, the pandemic still weakens two California employee safety nets

The state still hasn't fixed problems with its unemployment and workers compensation funds, both of which faltered during the COVID pandemic and haven't recovered.

Por

Daniel Walters

• junio 27, 2025