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Mass deportations could take toll on California economy, report finds

by Alexander Gonzalez

A study by a Bay Area think tank suggests California’s key industries would suffer without undocumented immigrant workers.

“We're talking about workers who are essential to our agricultural industry in our country,” said Teresa Romero of the United Farm Workers union.

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The median asking rent, nationally, has actually declined slightly for the last four months. Though, it’s only down about $63 from its peak in 2022.

Rents are actually, finally holding steady — for now

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The main reason rents are steady or even declining slightly? Construction of new apartments is near a 50-year high.

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