Why does it take so long to build new homes? The problem isn’t just zoning — it’s cash, San Jose officials say.
Across the Bay Area, the pace of homebuilding is painfully slow. But San Jose officials are trying to…
Workers Struggles: The Americas – World Socialist Web Site
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature. Latin AmericaImmigrant…
Bay Area adds 2,300 jobs even as tech sector sheds 4,400 – The Mercury News
The South Bay reached record employment in July, adding 3,300 jobs even as California shed 20,500 positions and…
Tankers Wait a Month as Venezuela Hits an Oil Export Ceiling
Venezuela has plenty of oil buyers again. What it does not have is enough functioning port infrastructure to…
How much money you need to be “rich” in California
A new report lays bare just how much it takes to live the good life in California. Americans…
California ranks as nation’s 15th best business climate. Who’s No. 1? – The Mercury News
Nobody ever said California was an easy place to do business. Yet, even with all the grumbling about…
Satellite technology becomes “eyes at sea” helping protect Latin America’s oceans
The technological revolution is becoming a powerful ally in ocean conservation and the sustainable use of marine resources…
Dystopian future of California housing revealed — as concerning $500K sale goes through
A 749-square-foot home in someone else’s backyard just sold for $530,000 in California — the first-of-its-kind deal being…
Cortese: Why are California taxpayers paying the health care bills of trillion-dollar corporations?
Did you know that California taxpayers are paying millions of dollars each year to provide health care for…
San Jose postpones debate on downtown parking rate hikes, extended meter hours until August – The Mercury News
After strong pushback from the downtown community, San Jose City Council Tuesday postponed a decision on a proposal…
How much money you need to live comfortably in California metros
Enjoying a nice, comfortable life in a major Californian city is now out of reach for most American…
San Jose postpones debate on downtown parking rate hikes, extended meter hours until August – Silicon Valley
After strong pushback from the downtown community, San Jose City Council Tuesday postponed a decision on a proposal…