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Shifting Gears is a yearlong, multi-platform project from The California Report. On public radio, and right here online, we’re exploring how California’s manufacturing industry — and the people in it — are adapting to a changing industry and economy. More...
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- CA Stimulus Projects From Recovery.org.
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- KQED's News Fix KQED’s news blog
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- NPR: New Jobs for a New Decade Ongoing series from National Public Radio
- ShovelWatch ProPublica and WNYC track the federal stimulus plan “from bill to building.”
- WSJ: Stimulus Coverage
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- CA Employee Development Department Training resources for job seekers.
- California Occupational Guides Explore what types of jobs are out there.
- CareerOneStop Public resources for the unemployed.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Federal program offering benefits and services to eligible laid-off workers.
- WorkSmart State-run site designed to help you prepare for and find a new job.
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Staying in California? Torrance Looks Good
Sara Backner worked at NUMMI for 13 years. Her last assignment there was Senior Group Leader in the Toyota Production System office. She was also one of 25 people who stayed on after NUMMI closed officially on April 1st, 2010 … Continue reading
California Exports Hit October High
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$12.91 billion in goods exported to foreign markets would mark a 16.5 percent increase over October 2009. According to an analysis of today’s U.S. Commerce Department figures by Beacon Economics, we’re doing better than we’ve done in three years, in … Continue reading
Bits & Pieces
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Many small and mid-size wineries are sour on proposed legislation in Washington DC that could make it difficult, if not impossible, for them to ship product directly to consumers. Portfolio reports H.R. 5034, backed by alcohol wholesalers, would give more … Continue reading
C-17s on a Short Runway in Long Beach
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A shout out to some fun writing in the LA Times: For sale: a mammoth four-engine plane that can haul 60-ton tanks, troops and medical gear across continents and still land on short, shoddy runways. Price: about $240 million; volume … Continue reading
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