Explaining The Recent Jobs Data

Yes, we on the net added jobs, but the jobs we lost were full time positions and the gains were part time.

Massive Fires And COVID Have Battered California's Wineries

As the state gradually emerges from the pandemic, an economic hangover lingers over the wine industry.

Fortune 500: These California Companies Make 2021 List

The annual Fortune 500 list ranks U.S. companies that generate the most revenue each year.

Nordstrom Plans Hiring Spree To Fill Thousands Of Calif Openings

The department store is offering benefits, employer-matched retirement plans and employee discounts to fill thousands of positions.

Over 100 California Companies Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.

Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, according to the ranking.

Are Salesforce, Google And Facebook Among Companies Too Involved?

How big tech undermines California's public health system.

Another Soda Tax Bill Dies

Another win for big soda.

21 Stores Open On Easter Sunday 2021 In California

Need to make a run for essentials Sunday? Here are 21 stores that will be open and 20 that will be closed.

Despite Discrimination And Drought, Punjabi Americans Farm On

As America’s food basket dries out, Punjabi American growers fear the loss of their hard-earned farmlands.

Car Insurance Rates: See Where California Ranks

Drivers in California spend an average of $844 on yearly premiums.

CA Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering?

See how employment in the restaurant industry in California has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Minimum Wage Battles And California's Restaurant Workers

California seems like a minimum-wage leader, but the average annual salary for Golden State restaurant workers is lagging, a report finds.

California Jobs That Have A Good Outlook In 2021

Here are some jobs and industries in California that have a good outlook for 2021, according to state data.

CA Retail Stores You Likely Won't See In The Same Form In 2021

2020 was an awful year for brick-and-mortar retail. 2021 could be worse.

These 16 Chain Stores Shuttered Their California Doors In 2020

These California chain retailers, fitness brands and restaurants shuttered their doors in 2020.

4 Decades Of Innovative States: Where California Ranks

In times of crisis, innovation is key to overcoming challenges. A new study by Commercial Cafe looks at which states do best at innovating.

Which Calif Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a California Businesses of the Year.

As Broad Shutdowns Return, Weary Californians Ask ‘Is This The Best We Can Do?’

As they face another surge of coronavirus cases across California, business owners fear they may lose their businesses for good.

How Much California Shoppers Will Spend Over 2020 Holidays

Cyber Monday has become the favored shopping day to Black Friday, according to a new survey. Where and when will you shop for the holidays?

The California Billionaires Getting Richer During The Pandemic

Take a look at the richest billionaires in California and how their wealth has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Electrifying Cost of Going Bankrupt: A Look At PG&E's Fees

Legal and consulting fees for PG&E’s bankruptcy top half-a-billion dollars.

California's Best Employers: New Forbes List

A new ranking from Forbes lists the best employers in all 50 states. See which companies Golden State workers love the most.

CA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

David Fent Named Advocate Health Advisors Calif. Sales Manager

Fent, who is based in San Jose, will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting insurance agents throughout California.

Trader Joe's Urged To Abandon Ethnic Store Branding

The Monrovia-based chain said it was already planning to get rid of in-store brand names such as Trader Ming's and Trader José.

California Nut Farmers Burdened By Huge Supply, Low Demand

California's almond, walnut and pecan farmers are harvesting trees full of ripe nuts, but the pandemic sent demand plummeting.

Coronavirus PPP Loans In California: Where The Money Went

More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to new data released this week. Search businesses or towns here.

Safeway, Target, Vons: July 4 Grocery Store Hours In CA

Find out if your local grocery store is open before heading out to shop on Friday's holiday, or July 4 on Saturday.

GNC Closing 27 California Stores, Files For Bankruptcy

The coronavirus pandemic prompted the supplement chain to consider closing up to 1,200 stores across the country.

California Movie Theaters Can Start Reopening Friday

The state announced Monday that some movie theaters, bowling alleys, mini-golf venues, and more may open their doors again this week.

Can Small Businesses Survive The Virus-Protest 'Double Whammy'?

The timing couldn't be worse for small businesses in California just starting to reopen from the pandemic, then damaged during protests.

AMC Theatres: 54 Locations In California Could Permanently Close

The movie theater chain may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.

These Nordstrom Stores Are Closing Permanently In Calif.: Report

Stores in both northern and southern California are affected.

CA Hair Salons, Barbershops Can Open With Modifications, Gov Says

Previously considered a "stage 3" business, CA hair salons may now reopen with county approval in those areas already granted a variance.

Several CA Retailers Closing Due To Coronavirus

The pandemic has threatened to wipe out a number of iconic retailers. Do you shop at these stores in California?

California Unemployment Soars To 15.5%, New Statistics Show

Unemployment rose 10 percentage points from March to April, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.

Some CA Restaurants, Malls And Offices Can Reopen: Guidelines

Shopping malls and some offices can reopen statewide, while restaurants will need to follow new guidelines, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.

CA Reopening: Gov. Outlines Stage 2 For Retail, Restaurants, More

"We're moving forward," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, but added that "we're not out of the woods."

Flouting Stay-Home Orders, Some California Businesses Reopen

Some businesses across California have reopened for customers in recent days, violating stay-home orders that could be lifted within weeks.

Elon Musk's Coronavirus Ventilators Never Delivered In CA: Report

The ventilators promised by Tesla founder Elon Musk for coronavirus patients haven't been delivered to California hospitals, officials say.