Aug 3, 2021

California’s child care providers are getting a raise

Hernandez has to pay assistants like Andrea Flores (pictured) minimum wage but said her own salary often amounts to less than that after she subtracts the expenses of running her business. (Photo by Mariana Dale) Mariana Dale

We also discuss the markets with Lindsey Piegza of Stifel Financial. The self-storage industry is running out of space amid a wave of increased demand.

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Self-storage space is down and rents are way up

by Caroline Champlin

Aug 3, 2021

If the recently expired federal eviction moratorium leads to people moving out, they may need to pay more and travel further to find storage space.

Self-storage has experienced a boom in demand.

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California labor contract promises raises for child care providers

by Mariana Dale

Aug 3, 2021

The new contract means that more than 40,000 workers will see a bump in pay.

Sylvia Hernandez opened Blossom to Success Child Care in her Los Angeles home in 2007.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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