economy

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is urging Congress to provide direct relief to American cities to stem even greater job losses and major cuts to public services.

The mood among California consumers can be summed up in one word: despair.

State and local governments are hemorrhaging jobs and it’s not clear when, or if, more federal relief will come.

Eighty-two Monterey employees will soon be out of work as the city grapples with and enormous budget crisis.

Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state would begin Phase II of its reopening plan.