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Report: California Jobless Rate To Continue To Fall
A new report says California's economy is expected to continue its steady recovery and predicts the state unemployment rate will drop nearly two full percentage points by the end of 2016.
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A new report says California's economy is expected to continue its steady recovery and predicts the state unemployment rate will drop nearly two full percentage points by the end of 2016.
California's unemployment rate for October was 7.3 percent, which remain unchanged from the previous month even as the state increased payroll jobs.
California's unemployment rate is unchanged for a third month, holding at 7.4 percent in August.
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California employment officials say the new rates only measure those who are employed and those who aren't. Those figures don't include people who may have given up on looking for a job.
California's unemployment rate has dipped below 8 percent for the first time in nearly six years, a sign that the state's economy has rebounded from the depths of the recession.
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that she supports raising minimum wage in the state of California to $26 an hour, adding that she doesn't think such a hike would hurt small business owners.
After five months of searching for a job, Brittany Mullin says she's only landed one interview.
The average American employee who receives vacation or paid time off only used about half (51 percent) of this eligible time off in the past 12 months, and many can't stop working even while they are away on vacation, according to a new survey released by Glassdoor.
California's unemployment rate decreased to 8.1 percent in January.
Unemployment and drug addiction have spurred an increase in the cutting of ancient redwood trees to make coffee tables and wall clocks.
New numbers show up to 90 percent of daily callers seeking help from the Employment Development Department aren't able to get ahold of a real person.
More than a million Americans are holding out hope that something can be done to keep them from losing the checks they depend on to live before they lose everything else.
The end of unemployment checks for more than a million people on Saturday is driving out-of-work Americans to consider selling cars, moving and taking minimum wage work after already slashing household budgets and pawning personal possessions to make ends meet.
California's jobless rate dropped to 8.5 percent in November, the state Employment Development Department said Friday, continuing a positive trend after increasing temporarily over the summer.
California's unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent in September and was unchanged in October, following two straight monthly increases.
Deloitte admits it didn't spend enough time looking at stop payment flags, which mark a person ineligible for unemployment benefits.
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped by 66,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 374,000. But the spike was largely because California processed a huge backlog of claims and the partial government shutdown prompted some companies to cut jobs.
California's unemployment rate rose to 8.9 percent in August, the second consecutive monthly increase, the state Employment Development Department said Friday.
Bimbo Bakeries is the latest factory in the Sacramento region to shut down, leaving more than 100 people out of work just before the holidays.
Thousands of struggling Californians were promised they would get paid their money by this weekend after a computer glitch delayed their unemployment payments.
A computer glitch at the Employment Development Department is creating a backlog for unemployed Californians, leaving some waiting for a check nearly two weeks later.
Unemployment rates rose in more than half of U.S. states in July and fewer states added jobs, echoing national data that show the job market may have lost some momentum.
California's unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in May, marking the first time in nearly five years the jobless number has dipped below 9 percent, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
Jeff Michael with UOP's business forecasting center says there could be light at the end of Stockton's economic tunnel.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company is addressing portion sizes after finding 10% of its locations were skimping.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
The hydrothermal explosion happened in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin just before 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, July 23.
Evacuations have been ordered for parts of both Butte and Tehama counties.
A camera monitoring the Park Fire burning near Chico appears to have been overcome by the flames.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
The Walnut Grove Bridge south of Locke sometimes seizes up in the summer heat.
A quiet place along the river isn't so quiet anymore. The word has gotten out about Upper Clementine Lake this summer and it's causing some problems.
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.
Demonstrators rallied at the California State Capitol on Wednesday night in support of Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its 880th day in the country.
Some Sacramento teens raised awareness at city hall about how stressful it is growing up nowadays.
The Sacramento Police Department said Tuesday that an investigation is underway into an in-custody death involving a subject in the Del Paso Heights area.
The iconic Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento restaurant recently announced it was permanently closing, and now the mayor said he is willing to help keep it open.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order for the removal of homeless encampments in the state.
A camera monitoring the Park Fire burning near Chico appears to have been overcome by the flames.
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.
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Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.
The NBA said that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
When the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp there was much more intrigue about the players not on the field than the ones taking part in practice.
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.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."
Consumer spending helped drive growth despite cost-of-living expenses that have spiked across the country.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
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.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
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Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The Park Fire in California exploded in size overnight, prompting evacuations to be ordered in Butte and Tehama counties.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
Evacuations have been downgraded in Lake County for a wind-driven fire that burned about 2,700 acres near the Lake and Colusa county line, officials say.
Mandatory evacuations were issued after two fires broke out in Placer County on Friday evening.
Three homes were destroyed in a fire that burned more than 100 acres in San Joaquin County on Friday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
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Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.
Two evacuation centers for animals are now open in Butte County, one for big animals and the other for small.
Authorities have arrested an arson suspect who allegedly started the Park Fire.
The order makes it clear the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.