California is home to 3 million undocumented immigrants, many of whom are essential workers in food service and health care. Many feel overlooked and forgotten by federal aid programs, despite the fact that they pay taxes.

Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan.

(Photo: Pasadena day laborers and supporters hold a "COVID-19-safe car rally" to protest what they say is an exclusion of workers from financial protection in the wake of the current pandemic for essential immigrant workers outside the city hall in Pasadena - Damian Dovarganes / AP Photo)

While talking about the national unemployment rate of 14.7% Governor Gavin Newsom said CA's rate is north of 20%.

Story by Drew Sandsor.

California’s Legislative Analyst Office projects long term budget crisis in California.

Story by Nick Miller.