Unemployment

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Increased scrutiny on Newsom’s spending

Newsom's coronavirus spending comes under scrutiny. Undocumented immigrants eligible for unemployment benefits. Voting by mail faces new test.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 16, 2020

新冠病毒

Wary optimism: Small uptick of COVID-19 Californians in hospital and intensive care

Just a few days from a forecasted peak in California’s pandemic, it's seeing fewer hospitalizations and intensive care patients than anticipated.

经过 伊丽莎白·阿奎莱拉 • 4 月 10, 2020

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500% increase in CA unemployment claims

Unemployment claims surge 500% in California, small businesses face devastation as coronavirus pandemic upends state econony.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 3, 2020

加州分水岭

Non-English speakers struggle to file coronavirus unemployment claims

California unemployment applications can only be filed in English or Spanish, leaving a challenge for many residents who speak other languages. Many are new filers who do not understand the application process, lack internet and computer access. Traditional support groups such as nonprofits are also unable to provide in-person help.

经过 Erica Hellerstein • 4 月 2, 2020

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End of the school year, state says

Coronavirus pandemic expected to keep schools closed for rest of academic year. State launches investivgation into use of charities by legislators.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 1, 2020

加州分水岭

Need money during coronavirus pandemic? How to avoid loan sharks and debt traps

As millions of Americans lose jobs, shifts and other sources of income during the coronavirus health crisis, financial experts worry that people will be preyed upon by loan sharks who stand to profit. “We saw this during the foreclosure crisis, where people were in distress and scammers took advantage to promise to help people connect […]

经过 曼努埃拉·托比亚斯 • 3 月 31, 2020

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For homeless, can CA move faster than coronavirus?

Newsom looks for emergency housing to shelter homeless during coronavirus pandemic. California jobless claims soar. Pandemic upends medical, scientific research.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 27, 2020

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California likely closed through April

California likely closed through April because of coronavirus. State lags in COVID-19 testing. Cannabis dispensaries deemed "essential" businesses.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 25, 2020

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“Soft closure” of state parks

California needs 50,000 more hospital beds because of coronavirus. Newsom orders "soft closure" of state parking lots. PG&E pleads guilty to wildfire charges.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 24, 2020

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Covered California extends special enrollment for health coverage until June 30

As coronavirus cases rise throughout California, health officials announced Friday that Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, would extend its special enrollment period until the end of June in an effort to provide health insurance to more people. “The human and economic impacts of the coronavirus will be far-reaching, long-lasting and impacting many Californians’ […]

经过 Erica Hellerstein • 3 月 20, 2020