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Economic Development

In These Cities and Counties, the Minimum Wage Now Exceeds $17

01/06/2026 - 7:30 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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On January 1, California’s statewide minimum wage rose from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour. A number of cities also raised their pay limits.

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Sacramento Ranked #2 in Economic Growth Nationwide

08/26/2025 - 10:29 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A new report from CoworkingCafe ranks Sacramento, California #2 in economic growth among large U.S. cities.

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California Still Has the Highest Jobless Rate in the Nation

05/23/2024 - 5:06 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The national unemployment rate is at its lowest level in decades. In March, the country added 315,000 jobs. In April, that number was a smaller yet robust 175,000. 

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El Monte Announces the Anticipated Arrival of Target to the City

11/09/2023 - 8:50 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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El Monte, CA – The City of El Monte is excited to announce the arrival of retail giant, Target, scheduled for October 2024.

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Sonoma County and Three Cities to Launch Basic Income Program

09/06/2022 - 8:02 AM By Brittany M.

Applications will be accepted through midnight, Oct. 31, 2022.

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CalEPA is Increasing Municipal Development Costs by Over $100 Billion

05/10/2022 - 6:58 AM By Brittany M.
This article is an appeal from an environmental engineer and real estate investor to all of California’s municipalities.
 
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A Fistful of Dollars for California Cities

03/31/2022 - 8:52 AM By admin

Is there such a thing as a free lunch?

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Baldwin Park Receives Two Proposition 68 Park Development Grants

03/28/2022 - 2:30 PM By Brittany M.

Congratulations to the City of Baldwin Park for receiving two Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grants from OGALS totaling $6,375,000.

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Gardena Receives $8.5 Million from the CA State Park Office of Grant and Local Services to expand Primm Pool Site

03/24/2022 - 10:01 AM By Brittany M.

A huge win for the City of Gardena who received $8.5 million from the Proposition 68 CA State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS).

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Runaway Film Production Cost California $8 Billion in Economic Activity, Report Says

03/22/2022 - 8:54 AM By Brittany M.
A new report highlights the importance of the film and TV tax credit, and it urges improvements.
A new report highlights the importance of the film and TV tax credit — and urges improvements.
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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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