California’s Monterey shale, which holds an estimated 15 billion barrels of oil, has been touted as crucial to the state’s energy future and a boon to its economy. A study released Thursday tries to quantify the potential economic benefits.
WASHINGTON — Consumer spending grew at a surprisingly strong pace last month, another encouraging sign that the economy may be gaining momentum despite the hit from higher taxes and gas prices and fears of government spending cuts.
While the Bay Area economy remains robust, California has gotten stuck in a slowdown, according to the latest report from the closely watched UCLA Anderson Forecast. But it’s not time to push the panic button.
Company: CJ Foods, IncCA Net Job Gain/Loss: 50Reason: ExpandCity/Region Gaining Jobs: Fullerton, CA
Company: Bionovo IncCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -45Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Emeryville, CA
SACRAMENTO — Labor and environmental groups rallied Tuesday on the steps of the Capitol to protest efforts to overhaul California’s landmark environmental law.
California’s Monterey shale, which holds an estimated 15 billion barrels of oil, has been touted as crucial to the state’s energy future and a boon to its economy. A study released Thursday tries to quantify the potential economic benefits.
Company: MetLifeCA Net Job Gain/Loss: Unknown ImpactReason: Closure, Move Out of StateCity/Region Losing Jobs: Aliso Viejo, CACity/Region Gaining Jobs: Charlotte, NCNotes: Part of national consolidation by Metlife to move 2,600 jobs to NC from variety of locations but no specific specific job loss figures provided; jobs have average salary of $82,000
Company: MetLifeCA Net Job Gain/Loss: Unknown ImpactReason: Closure, Move Out of StateCity/Region Losing Jobs: Irvine, CACity/Region Gaining Jobs: Charlotte, NCNotes: Part of national consolidation by Metlife to move 2,600 jobs to NC from variety of locations but no specific specific job loss figures provided; jobs have average salary of $82,000
Company: NorthropCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -768Reason: ClosureCity/Region Losing Jobs: Carson, CA
Company: DreamWorks AnimationCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -350Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Glendale, CA
Company: Dignity HealthCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -70Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: San Mateo, CA
Company: Sutter HealthCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -48Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Burlingame, CA
Company: Cheesecake FactoryCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -135Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Calabasas, CANotes: Layoffs from West Coast bakery operations
The Reason Foundation, a libertarian-leaning think tank, says in a new report that California is facing big challenges in improving driving conditions on its state-owned roads.