Bay Area
housing
How did $2.7 billion in housing bonds disappear?
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An audit found an obscure state committee led by top elected officials missed spending deadlines for affordable housing bonds nearly a decade ago. Few are around to explain why.California
Gov. Newsom and legislators have lots of money to spend, few strings attached
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The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.California
State tax on ultra-rich proposed by South Bay assemblyman
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The plan mirrors national efforts by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and other members of Congress who earlier this month proposed the Ultra-Millionaire Tax.California
Two audits tell the tale: How California failed to detect unemployment fraud
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A second state audit report, released Thursday, detailed the extent of systemic failure in addressing massive EDD fraud.California
Riskier bet: Why CalPERS, the country’s largest pension fund, is getting into banking
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How does the nation’s biggest public pension system pay down its debts amid a global economic collapse? One idea: Become a banker.Business & Finance
Personal finance updates in response to Covid-19
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CARES Act provides help for small businesses and individualsBay Area
On average, wages rose last year for workers at private firms
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Since 2015, Bay Area employers have paid their employees 2.8 percent more each year on average.Around Town
