Business

Economy

High Tech Jobs Boost San Diego's Economy

Erik Anderson

San Diego's high technology sector actually grew during the recent economic downturn, and that's a bright spot in a difficult economy.
KPBS Evening Edition

Microloan Lets Woman Break Into Niche Market

Katie Orr

A microlending program in San Diego has enabled a local woman to start what's become a thriving business.
Economy

Labor Department, IRS Investigate Home Builders' Pay Practices

Devin Browne

The Department of Labor opened an investigation this summer into many of the largest home builders who led the real estate boom in the Southwest. Last month, the IRS joined them. At issue is the way home builders pay their workers and their taxes.
Economy

Aerospace And Defense Industry Thrives In Tijuana

Ruxandra Guidi

Southern California was once a critical manufacturing center for the defense and aerospace industry. But as costs have risen, much of that production has now moved right across the border to Tijuana.
Economy

Economy Saps San Diego Business Confidence

Erik Anderson

The troubled economy is holding down profit forecasts at many U.S. Companies, and the outlook is even worse in San Diego.
Economy

Wary State Treasurer Is Bullish On Economy

Erik Anderson

California's Treasurer gave South County business leaders a pep talk Friday. Bill Lockyer says the state is facing some difficult times, but there's hope.
KPBS Evening Edition

San Diego ATM Fees Second Highest In The Nation

Erik Anderson

ATM fees in San Diego are among the most expensive in the nation; consumer advocates say banks are gouging their customers.
Border & Immigration

California And Feds Disagree About E-Verify

Laurel Morales

Congress is pushing ahead with a bill to mandate U.S. employers use E-Verify. But California leads an opposition effort to make E-Verify optional.
Economy

Union Pickets Kaiser Hospital In San Diego

Erik Anderson

Health-care workers picketed Kaiser Permanente's Zion Avenue hospital in San Diego yesterday. It is part of a two day walkout aimed at restarting contract talks.
Economy

Labor Groups Stage Pair Of Holiday Rallies

Jill Replogle

Grocery workers, retirees and the unemployed joined in two job-related rallies downtown today.