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The Fitch credit rating agency has warned that it is reviewing the U.S. government's AAA credit rating for a possible downgrade.
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Obama to nominate Yellen to replace Bernanke
President Barack Obama will nominate Federal Reserve vice chair Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as chairman.
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Truancy could cost state billions: AG report
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Census: San Bernardino poverty among US worst
New census figures show San Bernardino County has some of the worst poverty rates in the nation.
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Calif. jobless rate increases to 8.9 percent
California's jobless rate rose for the second month in a row in August, even as the state added more than 29,000 jobs.
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Unemployment high for young adults in LA Co.
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Video: Glitch halts Nasdaq trading for 3 hours
A mysterious glitch halted trading on the Nasdaq for three hours in the latest major electronic breakdown on Wall Street.
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California unemployment rate rises to 8.7 pct
The California unemployment rate rose to 8.7 percent in July, the first increase since the spring of 2011.
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Video: Inland Empire housing market on the upswing
The housing market in the Inland Empire, especially in Riverside County, is on a major upswing.
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Unemployment fund depleted: State needs fix
The state budget deficit is finally zero, but the unemployment fund still has a negative balance.
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Improved jobless numbers spur reduced benefits
New numbers show California's jobless rate improved, but new numbers mean a change in the unemployment-benefits formula.
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Cal housing market bouncing back at record pace
It's a 'seller's market' in California. Home prices throughout the state are bouncing back at a record pace.
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Detroit files for bankruptcy protection
Detroit has become the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, as the emergency manager filed for Chapter 9 protection.
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Calif. long-term jobless benefits threatened
Ten weeks of extended unemployment benefits will likely be chopped off next month, from maximum 73 weeks to 63.
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Video: Mortgage rates jump to 2-yr high of 4.46 pct.
Mortgage rates have suddenly jumped from near-record lows and are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home.
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Calif. unemployment rate lowest since 2008
California's unemployment rate for May was 8.6 percent, the lowest level since November 2008, state officials said.
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California's unemployment rate for May was 8.6 percent, the lowest level since November 2008, state officials said.
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Video: US stocks open higher after a two-day plunge
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Calif. Legislature passes $96.3B state budget
The California Legislature passed a $96.3 billion state spending budget Friday.
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177 LA Superior Court employees laid off
Layoffs and staff cutbacks affecting more than 500 Los Angeles Superior Court employees kicked in Friday.
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Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages jumped to their highest levels in a year, signaling slightly higher costs.
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Minimum-wage hike passes California Assembly
The Democrat-controlled state Assembly passed a bill to raise the minimum wage in California from $8 to $8.25 per hour.
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Video: Short sale usually best choice for homeowner
Consumer Specialist Ric Romero shows you why short sales are usually the best choice for struggling homeowners.
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Calif. unemployment rate falls to 9 percent
The state unemployment rate has sharply dropped to 9 percent, the state's lowest since November 2008.
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The state unemployment rate has sharply dropped to 9 percent, the state's lowest since November 2008.
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Gov. Brown reveals revised budget for Calif.
Despite billions in unexpected cash in California's coffers, Gov. Brown revealed a spending plan lower than projected.
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Hostess treats may be back in stores in July
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Last-minute tax tips for procrastinators
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USPS backs down on plan to cut Saturday mail
The U.S. Postal Service for now is backing down on cutting Saturday mail delivery because Congress won't allow the change.
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Obama voluntarily returns 5 percent of salary
President Obama is voluntarily giving back five percent of his salary because of cuts that are hitting federal workers.
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Video: Pacific Health Corp. closing more hospitals
Pacific Health will be closing more hospitals this week, in part because of legal costs associated with a fraud case.
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Calif. unemployment rate drops to 9.6 percent
The state unemployment rate fell to 9.6 percent in February, the state's lowest since December 2008.
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OC hospital closing after financial troubles
Doctors and nurses at Anaheim General are looking for new jobs. The hospital is closing after years of financial troubles.
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Video: OC hospital closing after financial troubles
Doctors at Anaheim General are looking for new jobs. The hospital is closing after years of financial troubles.
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Building boom signaling housing market rebound
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Dow closes at all-time high, beats '07 record
The Dow closed at a record, beating the previous high it set in October 2007, before the financial crisis and the Great Recession.
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The Dow closed at a record, beating the previous high it set in October 2007, before the financial crisis and the Great Recession.
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Sequester cuts would slow California's recovery
The automatic budget cuts in Washington, known as sequestration, could put a damper on the state's economy.
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Video: Sequester cuts would slow California's recovery
The automatic budget cuts in Washington, known as sequestration, could put a damper on the state's economy.
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Imminent sequester cuts could hit CA hard
If the automatic federal spending cuts go through, sequestration will be felt the hardest in California's public schools.
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Video: Imminent sequester cuts could hit CA hard
If the automatic federal spending cuts go through, sequestration will be felt the hardest in California's public schools.
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San Bernardino looking to curb panhandling
In addition to financial issues, the city of San Bernardino says it has a panhandling problem. Officials are looking for solutions.
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Video: San Bernardino looking to curb panhandling
In addition to financial issues, San Bernardino says it has a panhandling problem. Officials are looking for solutions.
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Report analyzes how CA spends taxpayer money
A report looks at how California spends taxpayer money. There's a debate over whether the state's priorities are misplaced.
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Video: Report analyzes how CA spends taxpayer money
A report looks at how California spends taxpayer money. There's a debate over whether the state's priorities are misplaced.
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USPS to stop delivering mail on Saturdays
The U.S. Postal Service says it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to disperse packages six days a week.
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