Jobs
Class of 2011 faces worst jobs crisis ever recorded
April 21, 2011Students graduating this year face the worst labor market ever encountered by a graduating class.
Read moreHuy Pham and Wisconsin in Orange County
April 19, 2011On March 17, 29-year-old Huy Pham, a city maintenance worker, jumped off the roof of Costa Mesa City Hall, killing himself, after receiving a pink slip.
Read moreCongressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue
April 19, 2011Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read moreObama deficit plan met with praise, criticism
April 14, 2011President Obama's policy speech on lowering the government deficit by $4 trillion in 12 years drew both praise and criticism from labor and liberal circles.
Read moreArmy base reopening a step closer
April 11, 2011Prospects for redeveloping the Oakland Army Base moved a step forward last week as the City Council voted to extend its negotiating agreement with developers California Capital Group and AMB Corp.
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