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Californians could spend an extra $10 billion this holiday shopping season compared to last year. That's an increase of between 5.5 and 6 percent, the strongest growth since before the Great Recession.

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Advocates Say More Immigrants Eligible For Medi-Cal

November 25, 2014 | Katie Orr

Immigrant advocates say more undocumented Californians will be eligible for Medi-Cal under President Barack Obama’s recent executive action.

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Brown Names New Supreme Court Nominee

November 24, 2014 | Katie Orr

Governor Jerry Brown has named his latest nominee for the California Supreme Court.

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State Reaching Out To Women Veterans

November 24, 2014 | Katie Orr

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a “tool kit” designed to help organizations assist women veterans.

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Roller Coaster Ride Continues For California Economy

November 21, 2014 | Ben Adler

California’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in October, despite the state adding more than 40,000 jobs. But the state also revised its September job loss down even further.

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California Senate Laying Off 40, Citing Budget Woes

November 21, 2014 | Ben Adler

Capitol sources tell Capital Public Radio that budget problems are forcing the layoffs of 40 state Senate employees and an across-the-board health care premium increase. Otherwise, the Senate would be unable to meet payroll next year.