Tag Archives: Employment Growth

Silicon Valley job growth has reached dot-com boom levels, report says – Alameda Times

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Silicon Valley’s job growth has returned to dot-com boom levels and San Francisco has emerged as a major new tech hub. But good times have not returned for all area residents and ethnic groups. Those are among … Continue reading

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US Home Prices Surge Despite Distress

Just six states, Delaware, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Alabama saw annual price depreciation. New Jersey still has a huge backlog of distressed properties, as does Illinois. Arizona, Nevada and California are seeing big home price gains, as … Continue reading

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Bay Area job market to top US, California – Alameda Times

Bay Area job market to top U.S., California The Bay Area job market should expand more quickly than California and the nation over the next two years, primarily because of solid employment growth in the San Jose and San Francisco … Continue reading

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State’s jobs picture is looking up

Some things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend: “California’s economy is actually healthier than popular or pundit opinion would suggest,” says Christopher Thornberg, president of Beacon Economics. Despite the unacceptably high 11.7 percent unemployment rate – 2 million Californians … Continue reading

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