Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, weaker than forecasted
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
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The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
A manager at the restaurant said they put up the sign after some potential hires were no-shows.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
The minimum salary people want has risen to 8-year high, reflecting a hot job market and high cost of living, a survey says.
The job market remains surprisingly resilient despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to weaken it.
The labor market experienced the slowest job growth in 18 months, although the unemployment rate shrank to its lowest level in 50 years.
Many industries have been pushing to get new workers but not enough people are applying.
Comfort Keepers, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors and adults, says right now the demand is higher than ever.
Optum RX, a full-service prescription drug benefit provider with United Health Group, is looking to hire pharmacy technicians and clerks.
Sanders issued a rare correction Tuesday night after falsely declaring that President Donald Trump has created three times as many jobs for African-American workers as former President Barack Obama.
Online retail giant Amazon said it needs 3,000 part-time, seasonal employees in the I.E., and there was no shortage of applicants at their job fair Tuesday.
It's not even fall yet, but delivery companies and retailers are making their hiring lists for the holiday season.
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
A decade from now, this tech-savvy, team-orientated generation will account for 75 percent of the nation's workforce.
Whether you've never hired employees before, or you have lots of experience in the hiring process, it all starts with a well-written and thorough job description.
While it's no small business owner's idea of a good time, it sometimes becomes necessary to fire an employee.
"One obvious benefit of gaining a higher education is you start out with a higher entry pay," said Joe Langill, a deputy sheriff who serves as a court bailiff in Los Angeles.
"A doctorate in psychology has opened the door to so many rewarding aspects in the field of mental healthcare," said Bridget Wilcox.
"I always have the opportunity to talk to pet owners, vet techs, trainers and many companies making progress in the pet care industry," said Killina Benson, an executive assistant at DogVacay in Los Angeles.
Before they are able to become faculty members, instructors are expected to have earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and to have completed a traditional or alternative teacher preparation program.
"I am constantly reading literature and resource materials in all my fields of interest to keep abreast of current trends and developments," said Fernando Becerra, Jr.
"Education creates the possibility of a different, more equal future," said Sujata Bhatt, founder of The Incubator School in Los Angeles.
"It takes appropriate skills, training and experience to become an information security expert in Los Angeles," says David Lam, an executive at Citadel Information Group.
"The skills I have learned assisted in my organization, influence, flexibility, decision-making and strategic planning," said Mindy Ofiana, an assistant medical center administrator in Los Angeles.
A man has filed a lawsuit trying to stop the Los Angeles Zoo from relocating two Asian elephants to an animal preserve in Oklahoma.
An Orange County couple made the pilgrimage to Vatican City to see the election of Pope Leo XIV.
The Altadena Future Fair held at the Pasadena Convention Center provided rebuilding resources for wildfire survivors.
Authorities have announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy at a Compton playground.
An individual was shot by California State Park Rangers Saturday evening at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area after allegedly attempting to draw a firearm.
A man has filed a lawsuit trying to stop the Los Angeles Zoo from relocating two Asian elephants to an animal preserve in Oklahoma.
An Orange County couple made the pilgrimage to Vatican City to see the election of Pope Leo XIV.
The Altadena Future Fair held at the Pasadena Convention Center provided rebuilding resources for wildfire survivors.
Authorities have announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy at a Compton playground.
An individual was shot by California State Park Rangers Saturday evening at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area after allegedly attempting to draw a firearm.
A man has filed a lawsuit trying to stop the Los Angeles Zoo from relocating two Asian elephants to an animal preserve in Oklahoma.
An Orange County couple made the pilgrimage to Vatican City to see the election of Pope Leo XIV.
The Altadena Future Fair held at the Pasadena Convention Center provided rebuilding resources for wildfire survivors.
Authorities have announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy at a Compton playground.
A SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in Norco has hit the jackpot, matching all six numbers in Saturday's drawing for a prize of $25 million, according to California Lottery officials.
The man was hospitalized in critical condition.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon on Friday for a stabbing that left one teenager dead and two others wounded at Santa Ana High School on Wednesday.
Two students have turned themselves in after three people were stabbed outside Santa Ana High School.
Democrats and Republicans have argued for weeks at the state capitol over how to punish people who pay 16 and 17-year-olds for sex.
Becca Cispedes died and five other teens were injured after their truck crashed into a tree in Dana Point.
An individual was shot by California State Park Rangers Saturday evening at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area after allegedly attempting to draw a firearm.
It happened at around 10:30 p.m. in the 210000 block of Waite Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Sunny and Gizmo only turn 10-weeks old-next week, but they're already getting ready to fledge, or fly for the first time, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Democrats and Republicans have argued for weeks at the state capitol over how to punish people who pay 16 and 17-year-olds for sex.
Temperatures could climb well past 90 degrees and potentially reach triple digits in parts of the Inland Empire.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years. Ross Palombo reports.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr said he decided to retire because of an injury in his right shoulder.
The quake hit around 9 a.m. local time, about 13 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
A spokesperson for Taylor Swift said the subpoena is being used "to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait."
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter's Square next week.
The order establishing the campus as the National Center for Warrior Independence and seeks addition care and shelter for homeless veterans.
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
Matthew Lugo got his first major league hit on an RBI triple in the fourth inning, and Jo Adell homered in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings, Eugenio Suarez hit his 12th homer of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Saturday night.
The Red Bulls beat the Galaxy 7-0 on Saturday night to extend the defending MLS Cup champions' winless skid.
Mike Trout intends to resume running next week as the Los Angeles Angels slugger ramps up his recovery from a bone bruise in his left knee.
Angel City defender Savy King was hospitalized in stable condition a day after she was stretchered off the field because of what's being called a "medical event" during the National Women's Soccer League team's match against the Utah Royals.
A spokesperson for Taylor Swift said the subpoena is being used "to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait."
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Ticket prices to the 2025 Met Gala run more than the average down payment on a house — if you can snag an invite.
A couple from Orange County traveled to the Vatican to witness the election of Pope Leo XIV.
The Altadena Future Fair at the Pasadena Convention Center offered rebuilding resources for Eaton Fire survivors.
Record high temperatures were experienced Saturday with 90s anticipated in parts of the Southland Sunday. Alex Biston reports.
The California Highway Patrol reports that one person has died, and 32 others are injured in a tour bus crash in Hacienda Heights. Alys Martinez reports.
A chance friendship between high school athlete JD Slajchert and young fan Luc Bodden inspired the creation of the LucStrong Foundation, which supports children with sickle cell disease. Slajchert spoke with KCAL9 about his novel MoonFlower, based on their bond, and the foundation's work.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
