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Some big changes are coming to what's left of the Downtown Plaza as the arena project moves forward. Some business owners in the western end of the mall are complaining they may not be able to stay open, as originally planned.

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Environment

Using Calculators To Fight King Fire

September 23, 2014 | Katie Orr

Firefighters with hoses and axes are a common and expected sight at wildfires. But there’s an entire team of people working behind the fire lines. Among them are men and women who make sure the bills get paid so the trucks can keep rolling.

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State Government

California Property Taxes Could Skyrocket

September 22, 2014 | Katie Orr

Some homeowners could see skyrocketing property tax bills this year, beyond the typical 2 percent.

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Brad Alexander, Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

State Government

Brown Signs Film, Television Tax Credit

September 18, 2014 | Katie Orr

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed California's new film and television tax credit.

Business

Nevada Lawmakers Approve Tax Incentives To Bring $5 Billion Tesla Battery Factory To State

September 11, 2014

(AP) - Nevada lawmakers approve incentives to bring Tesla Motors' $5 billion battery factory to state. UPDATED: 9:42 p.m.

Business

Nevada Legislature Working Through Incentive Bills To Benefit Tesla Factory Proposal

September 11, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

The Nevada Assembly has passed the first of four bills being considered to benefit Tesla Motor Company as it proposes to build a battery factory east of Reno.

Business

Business Forecast Projects Modest Growth; Drought Will Have Minimal Impact

September 11, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

California's economy will see modest growth in 2015, with jobs in home building being a bright spot, and the drought having slight impact, according to the latest University of the Pacific's latest Business Forecast.