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Photo: Getty Images/Getty Images It’s reasonable to be worried about a recession. Banks have been failing , offices are closing , and it’s not like anything has been getting cheaper . Still, you have people like Neel Kashkari , the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, saying that the economy is fine, that no downturn is on the horizon. It is all very confusing. When good data does come along, it seems to come with an asterisk. On Wednesday, the federal government released new information on the amount of jobs out there, and it was pretty great. Not only are businesses still hiring like crazy, they actually increased the total number of job listings in April. There were 10.1 million openings last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — nearly two for each of the 5.8 million unemployed. People are still quitting jobs for better ones, and fewer people are getting laid off. Good, right? Actually — this news sucked, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average … [Read more...] about How to Navigate the Bizarro Economy

0 Community Corner Newport Beach's first animal shelter is almost ready to open for business this summer. Here's how to help the shelter achieve its goal. Miranda Ceja , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — After raising $3 million in private donations over the years, the Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter is on its last stretch of fundraising before it can open its doors come summertime. "Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of private donors, we purchased property zoned for dog kennels, built a state-of-the-art shelter and donated it to the city as a permanent home for Animal Control and the pets they serve," Organizer Sharon Esterley said. With the construction of the shelter being completed, the Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter are asking for donations to help complete the finishing touches on the shelter's facility. To gather donations, the FONBAS started a GoFundMe … [Read more...] about Newport Beach Animal Shelter Seeks Donations For Summer Opening

3 Community Corner The man is accused of causing $100,000 in damages at Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach. Here's how to help. Miranda Ceja , Patch Staff Posted Replies NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A San Dimas man was charged Tuesday with vandalizing a Newport Beach church, just days after he was released from jail in a separate vandalism case. Nicolas Alexandro Briones, 27, was released from jail April 11 after pleading guilty March 29 to a felony count of vandalism, jail and court records show. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail on March 29 and placed on two years of formal probation in connection with the March 10 crime, according to court records. Newport Beach police were dispatched to Christ Church by the Sea, 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., in response to a vandalism call. When officers arrived, the church's stained glass windows were shattered. Parishioners who helped clean up the mess later that morning described the … [Read more...] about Prized Church Windows Smashed, Repeat Offender Charged In South OC

0 Community Corner The U.S. Postal Service is looking to fill hundreds of positions across the region. Here's what to know about a hiring fair near you. Miranda Ceja , Patch Staff Posted Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Are you on the hunt for a new career in or around Newport Beach? The United States Postal Service is looking to fill hundreds of job opportunities across the region, and residents can apply for a new career at one of the several hiring fairs popping up in Orange County. "As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America , the Postal Service is committed to seeding a blossoming career for the next generation of U.S. Postal Service employees," a USPS news release said. The Postal Service is currently hiring clerks, mail handlers, city and rural mail carriers, tractor trailer operators, mechanics, laborer custodians and automotive technicians, the release said. A career with the Postal … [Read more...] about Hundreds Of Jobs Open As USPS Hosts Hiring Fairs Across OC

0 Community Corner Newport Beach City Councilmembers will discuss a potential amendment that would reduce an affordable housing requirement Tuesday. Miranda Ceja , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Newport Beach City Councilmembers will gather Tuesday, May 9 and discuss a slew of topics ranging from a potential amendment that would reduce an affordable housing requirement for a planned community in the city to updates to the city's tree policy. The regular Newport Beach City Council meeting starts at 5 p.m., and topics on the agenda include: Initiation of a potential amendment that would reduce an affordable housing requirement for the Newport Place planned community development from 30% to 15%. The Council will consider proposed updates to the City's tree policy as recommended by an ad hoc committee of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The Council will consider a municipal code … [Read more...] about City Talks Affordable Housing Amendment, Tree Policy Updates Tuesday

0 Community Corner Newport Beach residents are encouraged to ditch their sensitive documents and get some free compost at the upcoming event. Miranda Ceja , Patch Staff Posted Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The city's plans to host another free compost giveaway and paper shredding event are well underway, and Newport Beach residents were urged to mark their calendars in advance for Saturday, May 27. The event comes after an overwhelmingly successful Earth Day event in April, the city said. Newport Beach residents are urged to bring documents for shredding, and residents can also pick up free bags of compost from 8 a.m. to noon — while supplies last. Residents are allowed to bring up to 10 standard file boxes for shredding, the city said. Residents were also asked to bring proof of residency to the event. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at 3300 Pacific View Dr. in the Harbor Day School overflow parking lot, 3443 … [Read more...] about Paper Shredding, Compost Event In Newport Beach: Save The Date