Eerie silence hangs over Central Coast farm fields in wake of ICE raids
OXNARD, Calif. — At 6 a.m. Wednesday, Juvenal Solano drove slowly along the cracked roads that border the fields of strawberry and celery that cloak this fertile…
Recognizing Indonesia’s Informal Waste Workforce
Waste has been a critical problem in Indonesia. Reportedly, 40.16% of the 33.7 million tons of waste generated in 2024 was unmanaged. This statistic has…
With border secure, a push to allow more workers from abroad
Bob Worsley has solid conservative credentials. He’s anti abortion. A fiscal hawk and lifelong member of the Mormon Church. As an Arizona state senator, he…
Trump administration appeals order temporarily blocking federal workforce reductions
May 10 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is appealing a district judge's order that temporarily blocked plans to reduce the federal workforce and reorganize 21…
Central Coast farmers invest in guest worker housing to stabilize workforce
SALINAS, Calif. — Every year, farmers in this fertile valley dubbed the “salad bowl of the world” rely on tens of thousands of workers to harvest leafy…
In State of the City speech to a battered L.A., Bass strikes hopeful tone
With Los Angeles battered by multiple crises, Mayor Karen Bass vowed Monday in her State of the City address to rebuild at a record clip…
Silicon Valley’s political divide: As many tech leaders embrace Trump, their workforce does not
SAN JOSÉ — Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy.The only time he had participated in…
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers — up to 25% of the workforce — as part of layoffs…
Hegseth signs memo for cuts to Pentagon civilian workforce
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pictured on Friday signing a memorandum that seeks to reduce the Department of Defense's civilian workforce by an undisclosed…
RFK Jr. makes sweeping cuts in federal health staffing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans Thursday to slash the Department of Health and Human Services, cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce in a…
Farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence legislative measures that would ensure a…
IRS plans to cut up to half its 90,000-person workforce, sources say
WASHINGTON — The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to…
How to Prepare for a Successful Transition from Academia to the Workforce
Transitioning from academia to the workforce can feel daunting for many young professionals. This journey often comes with uncertainties, challenges, and a mix of excitement…
US judge declines to halt Trump’s push to slash federal workforce | Donald Trump News
A United States judge has handed a temporary win to President Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, ruling against a request for a…
Recent-hires targeted for HHS firings as part of workforce downsizing
Demonstrators hold up signs at a "Save the Civil Service" rally hosted by the American Federation of Government Employees outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday…
Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge…
Chevron to cut up to 20% of workforce as it slashes costs by as much as $3 billion
Chevron on Wednesday announced it will lay off 15-20% of its global workforce in an effort to reduce costs by up to $3 billion. Chevron…
Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
WASHINGTON — President Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk, his most powerful advisor, in the Oval Office on Tuesday before signing an executive order to…
Trump orders ‘large-scale’ cuts in federal workforce as Elon Musk defends DOGE
1 of 5 | Elon Musk speaks to reporters and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC on…
Federal judge extends pause on Trump’s bid to slash federal workforce
1 of 2 | A federal judge extended a restraining order Monday on the Trump administration's deadline for more than 2 million federal employees to…