The Economy: California Facing Hard Times

A collection of reports by KQED Radio productions, including KQED Radio News, The California Report and Forum. Reports are listed in reverse chronological order.

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Perspectives | Tue, Nov 3 2009, 7:37 AM

Dow 10,000

The stock market skips above and below the 10,000 mark, but Bob Goldman wonders why investors attach so much meaning to a number that doesn't mean much.



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Forum | Fri, Oct 30 2009, 9:30 AM

Out of the Recession?

Newly released third quarter GDP numbers show the economy growing at 3.5 percent. The numbers have led many on Wall Street to declare the recession over, but does this really represent an economic recovery?



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The California Report | Fri, Oct 30 2009, 8:50 AM

California Bonds Attract Investors

Individual investors warmed up to California Bonds this week -- snapping up most of about three and a half billion dollars in bonds. State officials hope the rebound will last for another bond offering next Wednesday. Peter Jon Shuler reports.


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California Money | Fri, Oct 9 2009, 3:57 PM

Northern California Exports / Ski Resort Gets Head Start

California exports are still in the doldrums, but new Commerce Department figures released today show Northern California may be recovering faster than Southern California. Also, only 10 days into October, skiiers and snowboarders are hitting the slopes at one California resort.



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The California Report | Thu, Oct 8 2009, 8:50 AM

FBI On Trail Of Online Scammers

FBI agents continue to sweep five Southern California counties for suspects in a massive international cyberscam. The case involves 100 accused conspirators in the United States and Egypt who allegedly tried to steal personal information from thousands of US bank customers.


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California Money | Wed, Oct 7 2009, 3:57 PM

eBay Sales Up / Home Sales to Dip Slightly

Things are looking up for merchants who use eBay. The San Jose-based online retailer's sales rose in August and again in September. Also, single family home sales will drop slightly next year according to a new forecast from the California Association of Realtors.



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The California Report | Wed, Oct 7 2009, 8:50 AM

From Corporate To Nonprofit

The "Serve America Act" which Congress passed earlier this year is intended to draw more Americans into public service. Tucked into that legislation is a commitment to expand a pilot program developed right here in California. The Silicon Valley Encore Initiative pairs retired corporate executives with nonprofits who could use their business expertise. [Correction: In the original broadcast of this story, and in the version available here in this online archive, we mistakenly identified the CEO of Partners in School Innovation. His name is Derek Mitchell.]


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The California Report | Tue, Oct 6 2009, 8:50 AM

COBRA Subsidies Set to Expire

With unemployment topping 12 percent in California, more laid off workers are at risk of losing their health insurance. A federal subsidy included in the stimulus bill has helped some of those workers hold onto their coverage. But the help will run out soon.


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The California Report | Fri, Oct 2 2009, 8:50 AM

Poison Control System Faces Closure

California's Poison Control System is on life support. The 24-7 operation lost half of its funding in the new state budget, and poison control officials say if they don't find an additional $6 million soon, the system will have to close.


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Forum | Thu, Oct 1 2009, 9:00 AM

Overhauling California's Tax System

Governor Schwarzenegger says California's notoriously volatile boom and bust budget cycles could be brought under control if officials adopt the recommendations of his Commission on the 21st Century Economy. We look at the commission's long-awaited recommendations for changing the state's tax structure, and what it could mean for taxpayers.



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