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No jobs, no tests, no savings: Southeast LA County hit hard by pandemic

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Valid assumptions or “tacky bluffs” — the econ forecast shaping Newsom’s budget

Ben Christopher

Valid assumptions or “tacky bluffs” — the econ forecast shaping Newsom’s budget

Here’s how to build a caring economy for post-pandemic California

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Here’s how to build a caring economy for post-pandemic California

State eases rules for reopening dine-in restaurants, stores

Rachel Becker

State eases rules for reopening dine-in restaurants, stores

How Newsom budget yanks back Medi-Cal health care gains for low-income residents

Ana B. Ibarra

How Newsom budget yanks back Medi-Cal health care gains for low-income residents

With millions out of work, California needs greater oversight of debt collectors

Guest Commentary

With millions out of work, California needs greater oversight of debt collectors

Business targets COVID-19 bills as ‘job killers’

Dan Walters

Business targets COVID-19 bills as ‘job killers’

What California needs to move forward economically – it doesn’t start with austerity

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What California needs to move forward economically – it doesn’t start with austerity

Newsom moves to slash school, health spending — but asks feds for a rescue

Laurel Rosenhall, Jackie Botts

Newsom moves to slash school, health spending — but asks feds for a rescue

Here’s a cure for California’s growing fiscal disaster

Guest Commentary

Here’s a cure for California’s growing fiscal disaster

Here are 6 things the Legislature can do to help California recover from economic devastation

Guest Commentary

Here are 6 things the Legislature can do to help California recover from economic devastation