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photo- Single Family Homes Home Prices Keep Racing up in California Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Hans Johnson April 9 2021 Despite the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic, the median California home price increased over the past year, hitting an all-time high. Read More
photo - Woman with Baby Working from Home Video: Women and the Pandemic Economy Vicki Hsieh April 2 2021 An expert panel discusses the ongoing struggles women face in balancing work, family, and health—and steps that can be taken to support working women. Read More
photo - Waitress Wearing a Mask and Gloves, Disinfecting Tables in a Restaurant One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery? Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune April 1 2021 California’s economy has made strides in recovering from the COVID-19 downturn. But continued un- and underemployment—especially among groups who have been hit hardest—is a major concern. Read More
photo - Supermarket Worker Arranging Vegetables and Wearing Mask Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune March 11 2021 The pandemic and resulting economic downturn have had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom must balance work, caregiving responsibilities, and health concerns. Read More
photo - Worried Man on Laptop at Home Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune February 24 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects continue, the downturn poses particular challenges for Black workers. Read More
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