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California AG charges construction firm with felony wage theft and tax evasion
A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted.
This Central Valley program helps Californians get six-figure jobs
ValleyBuild is a workforce development program that helps applicants into apprenticeships for construction trades.
California empowered immigrants to speak up at work. Trump could end their protections
California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
It’s hard to vote in California when you’re homeless. Why it matters when their voices are silenced
Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.