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Business Journal: Exports Continue to Rise in California

Thu Mar 11, 2010 — California companies are shipping more products overseas.

Foreclosures Dip In February

Thu Mar 11, 2010 — Home foreclosures slowed down in California last month.

Big Money Talks: Special Interest Spending

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — The state’s political watchdog agency has released a new list of the 15 interest groups who’ve spend the most on elections and lobbying over the past decade. The grand total is more than one billion dollars. What are they getting for their money?

Vina to Stay on as Interim Sacramento City Manager

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — Sacramento’s acting city manager will remain right where he is for at least the next year or so. Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Wednesday that the city council has named Gus Vina the interim city manager.

Reno Gets Stimulus Funds for New Hybrid Buses

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — Bus riders who take a popular route into downtown Reno will soon be in for a quieter and cleaner experience thanks to federal stimulus funds.

Local Unemployment At Record High

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — There’s more grim news on the employment front. The Sacramento area lost 4,400 jobs in January, according to the latest unemployment figures out Wednesday.

Modesto Applies For Speedier Google Service

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — Modesto is among hundreds of cities across the nation asking internet search engine Google to provide ultra high-speed service to their community.

UC Davis opens new stem cell research facility in Sacramento

Wed Mar 10, 2010 — UC Davis celebrates the grand opening of its stem cell research facility

Exploratorium To Move

Tue Mar 9, 2010 — Ever like to trek over to San Francisco and spend the day at the Exploratorium? Well, the science museum will soon be moving thanks to two anonymous donations totaling $90 million.

South Placer Wants To Create Sports Center

Tue Mar 9, 2010 — The cities of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln could have a “field of dreams” in their future. At least that’s the vision of local tourism officials.

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Strong Quakes Torment Chile As President Sworn In

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Club Settles In Child's Uzi Death At Gun Fair

A Massachusetts sporting club is donating $10,000 to children's charities as part of a deal settling criminal charges in the death of an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head with an Uzi during a gun fair.

Export Growth Likely To Remain Bright Spot For US

The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly shrank in January, reflecting a big drop in imports of oil and foreign cars. American exports also fell, a potential blow to hopes that the economic recovery will be aided this year by U.S. sales abroad.

N.Y. Attorney General Steps Aside In Governor Probe

Andrew Cuomo said he has appointed an independent counsel to probe whether Gov. David Paterson illegally took World Series tickets or had improper contact with a woman who accused an aide of domestic violence. He said he is being cautious because of heated politics that have raised concerns about a conflict of interest when he says none exists.

NY Gov. David Paterson To Be Probed By Independent Counsel

NPR's Russell Lewis tells us that in a Thursday afternoon teleconference, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo "says according to his preliminary findings, there are 'credible issues to review in a probe' of the governor. He has recused himself and appointed former Chief Judge Judith Kaye to oversee that review as an independent counsel."

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