The number of women in construction in California has grown at a slightly faster rate than men over the past five years. But the industry is still male dominated despite a severe worker shortage. What is the industry doing to recruit more women?

Story by Chris Nichols.

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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation and an executive order that he says will help California fight climate change.

Story by Ben Adler.

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The state added nearly 35,000 jobs last month. That extends the labor market growth to a record 114 months — nine and a half years — since the bottom of Great Recession.

Story by Ben Adler.

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Monday, September 23, 2019