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Employment

12 Sep

BLOG: Two years later, Californians still don’t know full impact of the $20 fast food wage

published on September 12, 2025 - 8:49 AM

As the California Legislature churns toward the end of its 2025 session this week, processing the remnants of thousands of

09 Sep

Portfolio Advisors reaches 35-year milestone, staying rooted in the Valley

published on September 9, 2025 - 2:40 PM

A Central Valley financial advisory firm is celebrating over 30 decades in business this month. Founded by certified financial planner

08 Sep

Marking nearly 100 years of growth, EECU surpasses $5B in assets

published on September 8, 2025 - 2:58 PM

One of the Central Valley’s most popular credit unions, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), has reached a significant milestone –

22 Aug

Economic report shows $173B boost from California’s community colleges

published on August 22, 2025 - 11:49 AM

A study conducted by Lightcast, a labor market research firm, found that California’s 116 community colleges contribute over $173 billion

22 Aug

Valley Strong Credit Union recognized as second 2025 Outstanding Business honoree

published on - 10:47 AM

The Porterville City Council has recognized Valley Strong Credit Union as a 2025 Outstanding Business, joining Integrated Technology Solutions as

18 Aug

Student leaders step up as part of internship program

published on August 18, 2025 - 2:33 PM

While many high school students spend the final days of summer enjoying trips to the coast, catching the new Jurassic

13 Aug

Manufacturing pipeline grows stronger with FAME at Reedley College

published on August 13, 2025 - 2:56 PM

A new era in workforce development is underway at Reedley College as the first cohort of students enters the Federation

06 Aug

Vets to get AI-powered interview help at Clovis hiring event

published on August 6, 2025 - 2:26 PM

The Clovis Veterans Memorial District is employing AI to give job-seeking veterans some confidence for in-person interviews. The two part

30 Jun

BLOG: SB 7 puts automation on trial, could stall workplace innovation

published on June 30, 2025 - 2:42 PM

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified Senate Bill 7 from Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) as a “Cost Driver,” arguing that

25 Jun

Fresno, Bakersfield remain among worst U.S. cities for underemployment, study finds

published on June 25, 2025 - 2:56 PM

Fresno and Bakersfield continue to rank among the top metro areas with the highest rates of “functional unemployment” in the

BLOG: Prescription Affordability Crisis: How SB 41 Could Make a Bad Situation Worse

Posted: September 12, 2025 at 12:23 pm

In recent months, Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature
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BLOG: Two years later, Californians still don’t know full impact of the $20 fast food wage

Posted: at 8:49 am

As the California Legislature churns toward the end of its
Read more »