Mariachis Began Booking Events Only to Lose Jobs Again
Mariachis are coming together to help those musicians most financially hurt by the coronavirus, which prevents them from putting on performances....
29
Nov
28
Nov
Migrants Key to Avoiding Deeper Global Recession
With many borders closed to guard against the coronavirus, migrant workers and the economies that rely on them are feeling the effects of decreased migration....
18
Oct
How Would Prop. 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?
Opponents and some supporters of Prop. 15 worry it could encourage cities to favor retail over housing, but some research suggests that may not be the case....
06
Oct
Who’s Really Paying For That $10 Uber Ride? Surprise: It’s Your Driver
Gig workers often earn less than minimum wage and work long hours with no pay at all in potentially dangerous conditions, say opponents of Proposition 22....
14
Sep
Q&A: Eleanor Thompson Advocates for Iron Triangle, Youth Entrepreneurs
Eleanor Thompson said she is running for Richmond City Council to do more for the community she has lived in for decades, in our series of interviews with the candidates....
15
Aug
Uber, Lyft and Why California’s War Over Gig Work Is Just Beginning
A judge ruled that the ride-hailing giants must comply with AB 5, but legal appeals, a November ballot battle and big questions about organized labor loom large....
06
Aug
City Council Sends Gross Receipts Tax to Voters
A gross receipts tax predicted to raise $3.2 million is headed to the November ballot after a majority vote Wednesday by the Richmond City Council....
04
Aug
Fight for Uber and Lyft Drivers to Remain Their Own Bosses Heats Up as November Vote Approaches
Prop 22, funded by app-based companies, will ask California voters to decide whether gig workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors....
13
Jul
California Is Hooking Small Businesses Up With Free E-Commerce, Online Marketing Help
The state has announced two campaigns, ShopSafeShopLocal and California for All Small Business Month, and new services to support local businesses....
30
Jun
Props to You, Californians: A Preview of What’s on Your November Ballot
California voters will decide on eight statewide measures this November, covering rent control, Uber and Lyft drivers, property taxes, consumer privacy and more....
24
May
Graduations to Be Drive-Up, Seniors Get to Walk the Stage
High school graduation ceremonies in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) will be car-based gatherings now that the Contra Costa Health Services has modified its shelter-in-place rules to...
20
May
Contra Costa County Businesses Can Now Offer Curbside Service
Retail stores can now begin curbside sales countywide, as long as “they abide by certain safety measures” in an effort to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading, according to the...
04
May
Essential Workers and Their Kids “Unsafe” As States Reopen
As several U.S. states reopen their economies, a panel of health and policy experts caution that certain ethnic groups will continue to be at greater risk for catching and dying...
21
Mar
Day Laborer Centers Close Nationwide Due To Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of all day laborer centers throughout the country, including about 20 centers in California, putting thousands of people out of work....
20
Mar
Coronavirus Affecting Local Food Scene
The food industry has been hit hard by the shelter-in-place orders being experienced in most Bay Area counties....
