The e-commerce giant isn’t taking labor shortages lying down, announcing a boost in warehouse wages to an average of $17 per hour.
Calif. mayors seek $20bil to break state’s homeless epidemic in five years
After navigating the choppy waters of pandemic politics, California’s 13 “big city Mayors” are looking to tackle California’s on-going epidemic: homelessness.
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
Ousted Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom’s team as economic advisor
Tubbs made national headlines for his universal basic income program – providing a random sampling of Stocktonians $500 per month.
Internal polling puts Miller over Villapudua in Stockton Assembly seat
An internal polling war has emerged between the two candidates in the Stockton-area Assembly race, the lone competitive legislative battle in the Valley.
Internal Poll: Villapudua holds double-digit lead in Stockton-area Assembly race
According to the internal polling by Villapudua’s campaign, the ex-San Joaquin County Supervisor has plenty of ground to win.
Catholic Church among Valley’s largest PPP loan recipients
The Roman Catholic Church and affiliated organizations in Fresno received millions of dollars in forgivable loans, new data from the SBA shows.
Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
With some exceptions, the San Joaquin Valley may be ripe to repel a coronavirus-led recession, a new study from Moody’s and the Brookings Institution says.
Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray
California Assembly candidate and former San Joaquin County Supervisor Carlos Villapudua picked up a big endorsement Thursday.
Tracy Councilwoman Vargas takes plunge for San Joaquin County Supervisor
Councilwoman Veronica Vargas, an immigrant from Argentina, has resided in Tracy for more than 20 years. She was first elected in 2014.
