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Opinion: Economic Confidence Rises Despite Republican Efforts Against It
Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
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Republicans will continue to talk down the economy for the next two months specifically because they want the economy, and the country, to suffer in order to win an election.
The media keeps suggesting that the racism regarding candidates has to do with whites not wanting to vote for a black man, even though Barack Obama won a presidential election with a great amount of white support in 2008. What the media isn't talking about is the NBC-Wall Street survey results which say that there are basically no black supporters for the Caucasian candidate, Mitt Romney, in 2012.
Tonight, when Vice President Biden and President Obama address the country the question before them is an obvious one: are we better off than we were four years ago? The answer is equally obvious: YES!
While Labor Day was established as a day of celebration for the American worker, the unemployed in Huntington Beach weren't exactly reveling in the holiday.
Mitt Romney's economic plan basically says if you make $22.50 an hour with benefits, you make too much money; and if you make $22.5 million, then you pay too much in taxes.
Instead of getting rowdy at a demonstration or protest regarding the lack of jobs throughout the country, people can voice their discontent with the nation's current unemployment rate on this Labor Day by simply placing an empty chair in their front yard.
Employers added 25,200 jobs statewide in July — the largest month-over-month increase in the nation, officials said Friday.
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the West Coast for DHR International Adam Charlson stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to discuss local hiring trends for employment.
Many who supported Obama in 2008 did so because they believed that he would help black Americans. The criticism four years later is that having a black president in the White House hasn't helped African Americans at all.
The blatant lies and the desperate spins generated from the "left" have been absolutely frightening. What's extremely sad for them is that they don't have a prayer of keeping the White House without creating lies and spinning obvious negatives into self-reported positives.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits went up again last week, but in California, that number is down.
Obama would serve the country better if he quit the name-calling, went back home, and actually accomplished something for this nation.
Obama's latest speech on tax cuts for the middle class is just a retread of his tired class warfare rhetoric and strategy.
Of all the signs leading to a defeat for President Barack Obama in the presidential election of 2012, the most glaring sign is the 8.2% unemployment rate.
Five months before the presidential election, this rating is disastrous for Obama – almost as disastrous as the lack of any results for America these past four years.
Housing starts specifically in residential construction are expected "to take off in earnest in 2013" after a slow but steady 2012, according to economists.
Employers in Los Angeles County were among the factors behind the highest increase in job growth in the country.
Employers trimmed their payrolls in April even as California's unemployment rate dipped slightly lower, according to data released Friday.
A bill moving through the California Legislature is heating up the hot button issue of immigration reform.
Any individuals on the Fed-Ed extension and still unemployed after this week will no longer be eligible to receive those benefits even if they have remaining balance.
Federal long-term benefits for the chronically unemployed workers are set to expire Saturday for 93,000 Californians.
A slumping job market and an increasingly weak economic outlook may make it tougher than ever for college graduates to find work.
Unemployment in Los Angeles County during March stayed at 11.8 percent, the state Employment Development Department announced Friday, the same rate as February.
Are you frustrated with misleading and seemingly contradictory unemployment data? So is Rep. Duncan Hunter.
California's job growth has been slow, but steady.
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A man convicted of killing four people as part of a failed plot to take over a drug business was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
Another burglary has been reported in an Encino neighborhood where there are dozens of multi-million-dollar homes.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Lifestyle expert Sadie Murray shows us some must-have items that will leave your skin looking radiant and healthy.
Another burglary has been reported in an Encino neighborhood where there are dozens of multi-million-dollar homes.
Local business owners in Harbor Gateway are grappling with theft and vandalism that is severely impacting their operations and leaving them extremely concerned.
Taking crime fighting to the skies, the Santa Monica Police Department is dispatching drones to help respond to 911 calls, leading to faster response times.
A San Dimas woman has been arrested and booked for murder after she allegedly killed her wife and mother-in-law with a sword last week.
A man convicted of killing four people as part of a failed plot to take over a drug business was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Secret Service agent was not part of President Joe Biden's protective detail.
Pedro Gallegos-Garcia, was extradited from Mexico last week after he was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a quinceañara in Costa Mesa in 2006.
A Caltrans worker was struck and killed by a tow truck while picking up trash along the side of the I-5 Freeway in San Clemente on Monday.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
Loved ones and friends came together on a Menifee softball field to mourn the deaths of three young softball players and their mother after they died during a road trip.
A Planned Parenthood in Fontana suffered another blow after the city extended its building moratorium for another year on Tuesday.
Residents found the landlord surrounded by several of his dogs after he died.
In all, agents recovered 28 rifles, one handgun, 30 high-capacity magazines and more than 2,200 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, the department reported.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
A wildfire that started in the afternoon near Chico, California, exploded overnight to 45,550 acres, Cal Fire said. The Park Fire was 3% contained.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Trump turned his full focus on Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, a swing state that Trump has carried in the past, but Democrats have seen as pivotal.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
Trump turned his full focus on Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, a swing state that Trump has carried in the past, but Democrats have seen as pivotal.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his new podcast that President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race took him by surprise.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-2.
José Soriano allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings, Luis Rengifo delivered a key two-run single in his return from the injured list, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
In addition to assigning seats, Southwest will offer premium, extended legroom portions of plane cabins and will begin selling tickets for redeye flights.
Dominick Dibartolomeo of The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills goes over some pairings; recommending White Cow Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with a sparkling Lambrusco red wine.
Kershaw's Challenge and the Dodgers Foundation partnered to get backpacks and supplies to kids as part of the Dream Center's Back-to-School Bash.
Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli of Vegas Revealed share what's going on in Vegas: Neon Festival during Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, a residency drone show and restaurants with a view.
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A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.