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California
In California, minimum wage boon can lead to child care costs
Dec 24, 2015
How minimum wage can help — and hurt — workers with children.
Labor board landmark ruling affects contract workers
by
Nova Safo
Aug 28, 2015
The ruling could change the relationship between businesses and subcontractors/
A rural town hates the coming of high-speed trains
by
Jeff Tyler
Jul 29, 2015
Tiny Acton, California, fears railway will bring water and noise pollution.
A desert city welcomes California's high-speed train
by
Jeff Tyler
Jul 27, 2015
California's high-speed rail project is controversial because of its cost, but Palmdale is looking forward to bullet trains.
El Niño: Be careful what you wish for
Jul 24, 2015
Even a strong rain storms won't end a deep drought, but they could cause havoc.
Oil is cheap, but gas is still expensive in California
by
Gigi Douban
Jul 22, 2015
Shortages of the state's special blend causes prices to spike, but this feels different.
Closing the 710 freeway gap
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jun 17, 2015
A look at one of Los Angeles County’s most persistent infrastructure controversies.
Tony Wagner/Marketplace
For public good, not for profit.
California's snowpack has run out
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 29, 2015
California's runoff water from snowpack is at zero percent of normal. As in zero. As in none.
Cattle ranchers lock horns with almond investors
May 19, 2015
Amid California's drought, not everyone is happy with the boom in almonds.
California drought threatens even oldest water rights
May 13, 2015
In California, some people have more right to water than others. Now, drought threatens even them.