

Kurtis Lee
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California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles
Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms
A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.

In Nevada, Economy Tops Issues as Unemployment Remains High
The state is among a handful that will decide the presidential contest, and workers have felt increased prices at the grocery store and gas station.

Farm Workers Union Battles With California Grower, Wonderful Nurseries
Wonderful Nurseries, owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, has sued the state to overturn a labor organizing law championed by the United Farm Workers.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games Planners See Economic Upside
The 2028 Games will be the third for Los Angeles as host, but it will be a challenge to repeat the success of 1984.

California Moves to Modify Law Letting Workers Sue Employers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal with business and labor leaders heading off a ballot measure to repeal the law, which has cost companies billions.

California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1
The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.

Unemployment Casts a Shadow Over California’s Economy
Tech layoffs, fallout from Hollywood strikes and an uptick in rural joblessness challenge a state with one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.

West Hollywood Minimum Wage, Highest in U.S., Irks Merchants
In July, West Hollywood raised its minimum wage to $19.08 an hour, causing angst among those who own businesses.

How the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike Changed the Labor Movement
The 1968 action led to greater economic mobility for Black workers. Today, union activists are trying to capture some of that spirit.