Shortages, worker burnout hit California
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The state’s labor pool, supply chain, and morale remain impacted by the pandemic.
Business & Finance
In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift
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Of the estimated 20,000 mental health apps available for download on personal computers and smartphones, just five have been formally vetted and approved by the Food and Drug Administration.Business & Finance
Why California’s unemployment picture is muddled
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The Golden State also gained a whopping 104,500 jobs in May, but the labor force only grew by 12,400 workers — meaning thousands of open jobs are going unfilled.Bay Area
Is union labor requirement in the way of easing California’s affordable housing crisis?
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As cities scramble to create affordable housing, a shortage of skilled workers is exacerbated by some large projects requiring union labor that is scarce in some areas of the state.Bay Area
Will travel and tourism return with California reopening?
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As California drops capacity and social distancing rules, experts are tempering expectations on a full rebound of the state’s tourism industry, while state and local tourism officials express some optimism.Bay Area
California poised to create millions of new jobs in green transition: report
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A new report says a public-private investment of $138 billion would create more than 600,000 clean and renewable industries and infrastructure jobs.business
This Oakland restaurant was developed in the spirit of mutual aid
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Understory's menu rotation includes items from global culinary traditions rooted in the diversity of the Bay Area.Bay Area
NFT is a new way for artists and content creators to make a living
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NFT stands for “non-fungible token,” a digital object that has captured the attention of collectors in recent months.Bay Area
Median earnings up in Bay Area due to rising earnings for low-skilled workers
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The increase in median earnings during the 2015-2019 period came after 15 years of flat or declining earnings.Business & Finance
California’s unemployment paradox: openings and joblessness
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In some areas the jobless rate is increasing, yet the state has also only regained 48 percent of jobs lost during the pandemic.Business & Finance
