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Paris Bakery Sold, but as the New Owner Takes Over Expect Nothing to Change.

02/27/2024
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Paris Bakery is under new ownership, but regulars may not notice a difference.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs

Joby Aviation Advances Closer to FAA Certification

02/27/2024
Joby Aviation completed three of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration process in its quest to produce the first certified all-electric commercial aircraft.

From The Lutrinae...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics

CSU Student Assistants Win Union Vote

02/23/2024
California State University students have officially created the largest undergraduate student union in United States history. The union vote passed with 97% of CSU students workers voting yes.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

California Lawmakers Face a Ballooning Budget Deficit

02/20/2024
The Legislative Analyst’s Office projects the 2024-25 shortfall at $73 billion, putting more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs

The Inland Empire’s Once-Unstoppable Warehousing Industry Falls Into a Slump

02/20/2024
Logistics has been an economic lifeline for the Inland Empire for decades. Now that the industry is hitting a downturn, the region is feeling the pain.

From Edible Monterey Bay...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Tipsy Putt Opens on Cannery Row

02/20/2024
One of the biggest properties on Cannery Row has a new identity, after several years dark. Tipsy Putt soft opened in the former Cannery Row Brewing Company.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Cal State Faculty Vote to Ratify New Contract

02/19/2024
Members of the California Faculty Association approve a two-year agreement that the union and administration hammered out after a strike last month that lasted one day.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Seniors

California’s Chief Plan for Seniors Overlooks the Realities Rural Families Face

02/19/2024
California’s latest Master Plan for Aging underscores the need for policies to address the challenges aging populations face. But it fails to portray the realities for older adults in rural areas, who are at greater risk of poverty.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs Community Service & Support Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

MPCC President, CEO Named to CalChamber Board of Directors

02/16/2024
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Monica Lal will be adding to her repertoire with her appointment to the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

From King City Rustler...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of King City

King City’s State of the City Address Emphasizes Long-Term Financial Stability and Community Engagement

02/15/2024
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Long-term financial stability seemed to be the theme of this year’s State of the City Address. Officials reviewed the city’s progress while presenting their latest efforts and challenges.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs Resilience Monterey Bay Economic Partnership

MBEP, Rep. Panetta Host Forum on Big Sur Broadband, Cellular Expansion

02/15/2024
A roundtable convened by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Rep. Jimmy Panetta explored broadband and cellular service in Big Sur. The panel covered strategies to foster the build-out of critical broadband infrastructure.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Carmel Unified Superintendent Contract Approved, Despite Community Opposition

02/15/2024
Carmel Unified School District’s governing board approved Sharon Ofek as the district’s new superintendent. Ofek’s contract runs until June 30, 2026 and starts her base salary at $285,000 a year.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Business, Labor Fight Over California Law Few Know About

02/15/2024
Coalitions on opposite sides put out competing studies on the little-known Private Attorneys General Act, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

California Tightens Rules on Worker Exposure to Poisonous Lead

02/15/2024
For the first time in decades, California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead, a poisonous metal that can wreak havoc throughout the body.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Sports State of California

Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes

02/15/2024
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation

Cargo Traffic Jumped at L.A. and Long Beach Ports in January

02/14/2024
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.

From Monterey Herald...

Art, Culture & Media Business, Economy & Jobs City of Seaside

Seaside to Consider Signs, Lighting to Guide People to Parts of City

02/14/2024
The Seaside City Council will consider implementing new signs and additional lighting to better welcome, inform and enlighten folks.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

Business, Economy & Jobs Monterey Bay Economic Partnership

New Study Focuses on ‘Building an Inclusive Economy’ in Monterey Bay Region

02/13/2024
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A new report commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz presents a range of indicators that can be used to develop strategies.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Thousands of Californians Got a Shot at Better Careers Through This Program

02/13/2024
Officials want to prepare more Californians for good jobs, and the state has spent roughly $370 million on workforce programs. But the results are mixed.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Health State of California

New Eligibility Rules Mean Nearly 2 Million on Medi-Cal Can Now Save for a Rainy Day

02/13/2024
Nearly 2 million Medi-Cal enrollees can now accumulate savings and property without limitations and still qualify for the state's health insurance program for low-income residents.

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