New Hope For Old Campbell's Soup PlantNovember 18, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe new owner of the old Campbell's Soup plant in Sacramento says letters of intent are before several businesses interested in leasing parts of the site. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUnemployment Continues To Fall In CaliforniaOctober 17, 2014 | Katie OrrUnemployment continues to fall in California but still remains above the national average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Unemployment Rate Decreased to 7.4 Percent in JuneJuly 18, 2014 | Max PringleThe California unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in June. That’s down from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Job Journal HIREVent Draws HundredsJune 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittHundreds of people submitted resumes and filled out application forms at a Sacramento job fair. Organizers say more people are looking for jobs they can enjoy as opposed to jobs needed to survive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Area Unemployment Rate Dips In AprilMay 16, 2014 | Steve MilneUnemployment in the four-county Sacramento area is down.
State GovernmentCalifornia Job Market Continues Its Zigzagging RecoveryApril 18, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe California job market is turning into a real roller coaster. New numbers out today show a disappointingly small gain in March after February posted the strongest month of job creation in years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Construction, Education Add Jobs In FebruaryMarch 21, 2014 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento area jobless rate was 8.2 percent in February, down slightly from January's 8.3 percent.
State, Regional Unemployment Numbers ReleasedMarch 7, 2014 | Steve MilneUnemployment in the four-county Sacramento region increased in January by almost a full percentage point. The jobless rate was 8.3 percent. That was up from 7.5 percent in December, but down from 10 percent a year ago.
New Data Shows A Steady Drop In Regional Jobless RatesFebruary 21, 2014The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported lower jobless rates in the Sacramento Region than in the past two years. The highest jobless rate was reported in Sutter County, while Placer County has the lowest unemployment rate. (Infographic)
What's The Plan To Improve Access to Unemployment Insurance?February 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittLong waits and a busy signal are currently commonplace when trying to contact the California Employment Development Department. But officials say things will change once it starts spending money on more staff and new technology. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
