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This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.5% for California — which increased from 5% in December — and 4.4% for the nation — up from December's 3.7% — during the same time period.

Housing prices continue to climb. A new affordable residential complex is set to open in City Heights to make a dent in the issue.

As Russia bombs Ukraine, many Ukrainians in the U.S. are trying to help their country, but are finding challenges as normal shipping channels are broken with dangerous roads and blocked ports.

NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, what we know about Russia's nuclear stockpile and capabilities.

Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out.

Gallery owners Julia and Max Voloshyn came to Miami five months ago to exhibit the work of Ukrainian artists. Now that Russia has invaded their homeland, they can't go back.

Ternopil, a town in western Ukraine, is preparing for war: from its training hospital to its milk factories, everyone is gearing up to help or assist in the war effort.

Fourth of July festivities are back for the City of Poway this year with patriotic celebrations throughout the day. Old Poway Park hosts its annual “Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate our country’s independence turn-of-the-20th-century style. This event will feature patriotic entertainment, western reenactors, free children’s crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train rides will be available for a nominal fee. The VFW Post 7907 and the Poway Veterans Park Committee hosts a ceremony to honor those who selflessly served our country at Veterans Park (adjacent to Old Poway Park) beginning at 11 a.m. The park’s civil war-era cannon will be fired at as the ceremony commences and ends (approximately 11:30 a.m.) Old Poway Park is located at 14134 Midland Road in Poway. Free Shuttles will run to and from the events at the following locations: Poway City Hall Parking Lot, 13325 Civic Center Drive; and Poway Adult School Parking lot, 13626 Twin Peaks Road. Once again, the City of Poway will host two spectacular firework shows to light up the night sky over Poway High School (15500 Espola Road) and Poway Sportsplex (12349 McIvers Court). Viewing from Poway High School returns this year, with games, activities, and a DJ spinning the tunes. Gates open at 6 p.m. $5 per person at the gate; children 11 and under are free. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.Lake Poway is open to the public on July 4 and will stay open as a viewing area for the fireworks at the high school. Parking is $10 for non-residents. Residents and members of the military (with ID) are free. For more information, visit poway.org. A parking map for fireworks viewing will be posted online prior to the Fourth of July.

Humanitarian groups fear that severed supply chains at the Ukrainian border and within the nation could lead to food and fuel shortages. A Ukrainian supermarket chain paints a more optimistic picture.

The retail giant currently pays a $15 per hour starting wage, but said it would raise it to as much as $24. Companies have been boosting pay and benefits in an effort to keep and attract workers.