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There’s more to the economy than unemployment rates
It took the Golden State a few months to take the lead, but we finally did it: as of February 2024, California finally caught up with Nevada and we are now the U.S. state with the highest unemployment rate at 5.3%.
As PG&E bills skyrocket, will California lawmakers hold anyone accountable?
Unaffordable housing, high transportation and health care costs – it’s hard enough to get by in California without also worrying about cranking up the air, turning on the stove or simply keeping the lights on.
The boomer versus millennial grudge match is silly
At a recent family dinner, various younger relatives were talking about music streaming services and began to wonder aloud whether Pandora was still around. They, of course, use Spotify.
Why are so many dying in California jails?
More people are dying in California jails than they did before the pandemic, and it’s not because of COVID-19.
Big Pharma has become a scapegoat for big wigs
"Big Pharma" is something the federal government has to deal with, and they do. However, there is something more compelling to the guy who wants to see his doctor.