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MCO Tax Deal Passes Legislature

February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

The California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit.

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Hundreds Walk Off Tesla Job In Nevada Labor Dispute

February 29, 2016

(AP) — Union organizers say hundreds of construction workers walked off the job at the Tesla Motors manufacturing plant east of Reno to protest the increased hiring of out-of-state workers for less pay.

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High Court Won't Hear Calif. Dispute Over Unclaimed Property

February 29, 2016

(AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear a dispute over California's system for notifying people about money left in neglected bank accounts, forgotten shares of stock or other unclaimed property.

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Yosemite Sign Stolen On Eve Of Name Change

February 29, 2016

(AP) - A historic sign welcoming visitors to Yosemite National Park's Ahwahnee Hotel has been stolen on the eve of significant name changes to the park's most iconic attraction.

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Stockton Remembers 1989 School Shooting Through Art

February 29, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

A new art exhibit opening in Stockton in March shows how violence impacts the community.

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Theatre Review: B Street Breathes New Life Into 'Frankenstein'

February 29, 2016 | Jeff Hudson

The B Street Theatre’s Family Series is staging a new adaptation of “Frankenstein.” The show bypasses Hollywood cliches in favor of the source – Mary Shelley’s trailblazing novel from the 1800's.

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Subcommittee Considers Possible Homeless Solutions

February 29, 2016 | Steve Milne

The subcommittee that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson put together last month January to develop a short-term plan for dealing with homelessness holds its first public meeting this afternoon.

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Brown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOP

February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split.

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Town Hall Meeting On Lower American River Conservancy

February 29, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway.

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University Of Nevada, Reno Aims To Add 400 Faculty By 2020

February 29, 2016

(AP) - The University of Nevada, Reno is aiming to add 400 faculty members by 2020.

 

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