Warn Act Warnings: 118 Health Care Jobs to be Cut at Dignity Health, Mills-Peninsula
Company: Sutter HealthCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -48Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Burlingame, CA
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Cheesecake Factory to Lay-Off 135 Employees
Company: Cheesecake FactoryCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -135Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Calabasas, CANotes: Layoffs from West Coast bakery operations
California Facing Bid Challenges in Improving State Roads
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.
California’s Foreclosure Drop – Too Good To Be True?
As an epicenter of the nation’s worst housing bust in recent history, California remains an important bellwether for the housing market recovery. So when news that foreclosure starts in the beleaguered state plummeted to an 87-month low in January, industry watchers took notice.
CEQA Reform Bill To Be Just An Outline
In one of his ongoing crusades, Gov. Jerry Brown last week referred to the 1972 California Environmental Quality Act as a “land mine” that often blocks needed development, and called once more for “some reasonable changes in the law.”
Iowa Governor Mines For Business in California
Branstad told KCRA 3 he was meeting with a dozen California companies with operations in Iowa, trying to convince them to relocate, expand or grow in Iowa.
Lack of Immigration Reform Threatans California Famers
SACRAMENTO — Except for illegal immigrants, no group has more at stake in the national fight over immigration reform than California farmers.
California Home Ownership Continues Slide, Now Second Lowest
California’s rate of homeownership continued a years-long slide in 2012 and is now the second lowest in the nation, according to a new Census Bureau report.
OC Job Growth Predicted to Outpace Nation’s, State’s
The Southern California economy will show modest but widespread improvement over the next year, with Orange County and the Inland Empire leading the region in employment gains, according to the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.
LA Should Ditch This ‘Job Killer’ Tax
Could this be the beginning of substantive business-friendly reforms around here? We fervently hope so.
Spreading The Word in the Golden State
Contrary to what you might’ve heard, I have nothing against California. In fact, I think it’s a beautiful state filled with creative people and a vibrant culture.
CEQA Overhaul Puts Lawmakers on Tightrope
At the urging of Gov. Jerry Brown and major business groups, some of the most influential legislators in Sacramento are trying to fix the California Environmental Quality Act. Lots of luck with that.
Editorial/Opinion: The Time is Right To Modernize CEQA
The Santa Cruz Sentinel recently joined a growing chorus of newspapers throughout California that believe it’s time to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act. Fortunately, our elected leaders in Sacramento also seem to be responding to the call.
Editorial/Opinion: Brown, Show Some Grit In Dealing With Perry
The siege of the Alamo, which occurred this month 177 years ago, lasted 12 days. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who would have you believe he’s laid siege to California’s business community, was here for only four days this week.
Business Leaders Say California Must Improve Business Climate
There’s no doubt about it—the competition is fierce. States like Texas and Nevada are openly trying to lure away business from California. The debate about how effective they are is still going. But with a PR push highlighting lower taxes and easier environmental regulations, moving out sounds tempting.