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Fed funding cuts will take big chunk from unemployed Californians
Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 400,000 unemployed Californians will feel the effects of the federal government’s sequestration spending cuts after cuts to unemployment benefits take effect on April 28.

There will be no...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Congressional immigration debate signals big shift
Apr 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM
The national mood on immigration has changed dramatically since Arizona approved a first-of-its-kind immigration law, igniting a furor over border security and the country's treatment of immigrants.

California unemployment rate drops to 9.4 percent
Apr 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM
California's unemployment rate dropped in March to 9.4 percent as job growth in the state continued to outpace the nation, figures released Friday show.

Fed funding cuts will take big chunk from unemployed Californians
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Apr 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM
More than 400,000 unemployed Californians will feel the effects of the federal government’s sequestration spending cuts after cuts to unemployment benefits take effect on April 28.

Virginia, Utah mount joint raid on California jobs
Apr 9, 2013 at 3:07 PM
California sends tomorrow's technology, Hollywood blockbusters and terrific pinot noir to the world. Now, the governors of Utah and Virginia want the Golden State to export more of something else: jobs.

Top Los Angeles mayor candidates to meet in runoff
Mar 6, 2013 at 12:21 PM
City Councilman Eric Garcetti topped the field in Tuesday's election, carrying 33 percent of the vote. Since no candidate cleared a majority of the vote needed to win outright, he'll face Controller Wendy Greuel in the May 21 matchup to replace...

Free cellphones opinions range from 'good program' to 'I don't like it'
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Mar 5, 2013 at 11:29 PM
A federal program is now extending free cell phone service to homeless people and others in California - which by many in Bakersfield is seen as a good thing.

Free cellphones opinions range from 'good program' to 'I don't like it'
Mar 5, 2013 at 11:10 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — When 21-year-old Danny Chavez fills out a job application, he writes down his girlfriend's phone number as a contact. Chavez has no phone.

"I use her phone for the time being," said the unemployed...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Apathy permeates Election Day for LA mayor
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Voters in Los Angeles gave a collective shrug Tuesday to the contest to replace Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, turning out in small numbers after a low-profile campaign in which no issue or candidate galvanized the electorate.

California EDD: 'It's really a problem, and people are suffering'
Feb 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Problems continue for people trying to get answers about their disability or unemployment benefits in California. Officials with the Employment Development Department say they've struggled with lower funds and a higher case load, and they promise...

Authorities: 4 dead in Orange County shooting spree
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Feb 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM
The shooter, Ali Syed, was an unemployed, part-time student who lived at the Ladera Ranch residence where the first victim was slain, Tustin police Chief Scott Jordan said.

California jobless rate steady at 9.8 percent
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM
California's jobless rate remained at 9.8 percent in December, the same rate as in November, the state Employment Development Department said Friday, holding steady after dropping below 10 percent in November for the first time since the beginning of the recession.

Eyewitness News keeps getting EDD questions, keeps seeking solutions
Jan 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Eyewitness News continues to investigate problems in getting information or help with unemployment and disability claims. It's an issue we started looking at last month.

Bakersfield boom marked by din of hammers, oil wells
Dec 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM
As many communities continue to struggle economically, Bakersfield and the surrounding Kern County are on key national lists measuring economic vitality: No. 1 in metro area for long-term private sector job growth, No. 1 county for construction...

Spokeswoman: EDD help can't continue to come through Eyewitness News
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Dec 28, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Eyewitness News has investigated problems for people trying to get information about their disability or unemployment benefits, after getting calls from viewers who say they cannot get through on phone lines or the Employment Development...