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https://calbudgetcenter.org/app/uploads/2020/09/1-nonfarm-job-recovery-tracking.png1200900Millions of Californians are struggling to pay for basic necessities like housing and food amid the worst recession in recent history. California's unemployment remains extremely high, particularly for Black and brown Californians. What’s more, the financial situation for many people has deteriorated as Congress has failed to extend additional federal unemployment benefits or provide any new economic relief that would significantly help children, families, and individuals who have lost income and cannot safely return to work. This report shows how California’s workers are faring six months into the COVID-19 recession and highlights the urgent need for federal and state policymakers to extend support to people and do more to respond to the economic crisis that is exacerbating health and financial disparities for Californians, especially Black and brown Californians.