Angel Cortez was ready for a change. Cortez, 43, is a Mexican immigrant who has worked…
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California’s unemployment rises as job growth slows to a crawl
California’s labor market weakened at the end of summer, with the unemployment rate ticking up again…
California’s local news deal with Google is mired in uncertainty
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Jennifer Lee steps down as Disney Animation chief
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The U.S. State Department leans on film diplomacy as part of its toolbox
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Newsom touts California economy after big names exit for Texas
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Fed cuts interest rates half a point, the first reduction since 2020
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In ‘liberal’ San Francisco, progressive vying for mayor is an underdog
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Mini art galleries pop in Long Beach, San Pedro and beyond
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