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Newsom Set an Ambitious Goal to Launch 500,000 Californians Into New Careers. Many Are Firefighters

07/25/2024
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.

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California Forever abandons ballot measure in face of growing opposition, looks to 2026

07/24/2024
California Forever’s announcement July 22 that it has decided to pull a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on a controversial planned city in rural Solano County drew swift reaction from political leaders and opponents.

From SF Gate...

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California Forever Takes Initiative Off November Ballot

07/22/2024
On July 22, California Forever announced it was withdrawing its initiative to amend the Solano County General Plan off the November ballot and would instead begin working with the county through the normal, though less expeditious, process.

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A California Court Just Granted an Ag Giant a Win. It Could Jeopardize New Farm Union Law

07/19/2024
A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.

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If Californians Vote to Ban Slavery This Fall, Will Prisoners Get a Raise?

07/16/2024
California courts have long upheld below-minimum wage pay for prison inmates working a wide range of jobs. A 2024 ballot measure that would ban forced labor could alter those decisions.

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Business, Economy & Jobs

Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Proliferate Across CA

07/12/2024
A mother picks up her son from daycare in Richmond on Sept. 26, 2022. Photo by Marissa Leshnov for CalMatters

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

07/09/2024
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The 170th California State Fair offers 17 days of old-fashioned fun for the whole family, from July 12 to July 28.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

California’s ‘Weak’ Job Market Propped Up by Public Money as Private Sector Sheds Jobs

07/08/2024
Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Education State of California

California Boosts Spending to Help Students Earn Math and Science Degrees

07/08/2024
A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

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Decades-Long Development Continues

07/03/2024
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The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a walkable, mixed-use destination that ties together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the central business corridor.

From Daily Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs

Yolo County Job Fair a Success

06/27/2024
On June 26, a job fair held at Woodland Community College featuring 40 local employers was attended by over 400 pre-registered job seekers.

From Daily Democrat...

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Mayor is Guest Speaker at Woodland State of the City Dinner

06/22/2024
Woodland Mayor Tania Garcia-Cadena delivered remarks as a special guest speaker at the annual Woodland Chamber of Commerce State of the City dinner held on June 20.

From The Mercury News...

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YIMBYs Endorse California Forever

06/20/2024
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.

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Community Invited to ‘Thank You’ Party for Comings & Goings Support on Substack

06/15/2024
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The community is invited to launch party celebrating Comings & Goings columnist Wendy Weitzel's big move and great success on Substack.

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California Forever Ballot Measure Qualifies for Solano Ballot

06/11/2024
On June 11, Solano County elections officials announced the verification of necessary signatures for the California Forever sponsored initiative to amend the county General Plan to be on the November ballot.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Education

The Future for California Workers Is Apprenticeships

06/06/2024
A panel of labor experts at the CalMatters Ideas Festival say California workers should have more access to more apprenticeships that pay more. Barriers still exist, especially for women and low-income Californians.

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California Wants to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2045. What Does That Mean for Its Big Economic Drivers?

05/27/2024
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, flew more 6,000 miles to Rome this month to deliver a brief speech on climate change at a Vatican-sponsored conference.

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Business, Economy & Jobs

California’s Lagging Economy Hinders Efforts to Close State Budget Deficit

05/16/2024
As Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators spend the next few weeks fashioning a state budget that’s plagued by a multibillion-dollar deficit, they can’t count on a booming economy to make their task easier.

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Davis Downtown Business Association Announces New Executive Director

05/14/2024
The Davis Downtown Business Association has named former City of Davis mayor Brett Lee as the new executive director.

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Watermelon Music Set to Close

05/13/2024
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Watermelon Music, the only music store in Davis, is "winding down".

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