Auditor: EDD Inaction Cost California $516 MillionMarch 13, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report from the state auditor finds the California Employment Development Department failed to take part in a federal program that could have brought hundreds of millions of dollars to the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RealtyTrac: California Has Fewer Zombie Foreclosures Than U.S.March 13, 2014 | Steve MilneNew data show California's home foreclosure starts are down again, after rising in January. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
AAA: Higher Demand Driving Up Gas PricesMarch 11, 2014 | Steve MilneGas prices in California have shot up by an average of 28 cents in the past month, according to figures out today from AAA.
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)
Teachers and School Districts Agree More Pension Funding NeededFebruary 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California State Teachers' Retirement System says it faces at least $71 billion in unfunded pension obligations.
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.
RealtyTrac: Foreclosure Starts Rebound In JanuaryFebruary 13, 2014 | Steve MilneNew data out today show a major upswing in the number of California homes entering the foreclosure process. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Slow Economic Growth Projected For Calif.January 30, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe University of the Pacific Business Center has forecast a continuing slow growth for California. The drought is expected to have only a limited impact. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State And Regional Employment NumbersJanuary 24, 2014 | Steve Milne | Ben AdlerUnemployment is down in the four-county Sacramento area, however California added fewer than 14,000 jobs in December, ending a year of disappointing job growth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.