University of San Diego economist Alan Gin said, "Without the federal government, we'd really be the size of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard region. We'd be primarily a tourism-fueled economy." Federal workers deliver mail, maintain national parks, secure federal prisons and prosecute federal crimes. Many now worry about their future employment.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — California homes come in all shapes and sizes ... a family-owned-and-operated design and build contracting company serving Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, explains that those reasons include climate conditions, traditional ...

My trusty spreadsheet reviewed California Association of Realtors affordability ... Riverside: Up 95% from $82,000. San Diego: Up 95% from $128,000. Ventura: Up 79% from $130,000. Slim improvements were also found statewide at year-end.