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In recent years, a growing number of wine makers are using screw caps rather than natural corks. The trend worries natural cork producers who have mounted an ad campaign targeting Northern California wine buyers.

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State Government

Privacy Legislation Proposed To Balance New Technology

February 25, 2015 | Katie Orr

Technology is rapidly evolving and becoming more interactive. And some California lawmakers want to make sure those developments don't compromise consumer privacy.

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Food and Sustainability

New App Aims To Make Product Labels More Transparent

February 25, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A start-up in the Bay Area has released a new smartphone app that helps consumers shop. With a quick swipe over a barcode you can see if a product has GMO's, or if the company treats its workers well.

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State Government

Plastic Bag Ban Headed To Ballot

February 24, 2015 | Katie Orr

Opponents of the California state-wide plastic bag ban have collected enough signatures to put the law to a test on the ballot. The announcement was made Tuesday.

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State Government

Lawmakers Propose Update To Equal Pay Law

February 24, 2015 | Katie Orr

Members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus say it’s time for the state to strengthen its equal pay law.

State Government

Online Poker Debate Persists in California

February 23, 2015 | Katie Orr

Internet poker is an issue that apparently won't go away in California. But setting up online gaming isn't as easy as it might seem.

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Business

‘Hiring Events’ Remain Important For Employers, Jobseekers

February 23, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Career fairs continue to thrive in the U.S. even after the unemployment rate has declined in recent months.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

CEO Of Sacramento's New Economic Council Explains Plan To Boost Businesses

February 23, 2015

Barry Broome is the first CEO of Sacramento’s brand new Economic Council. He spent 10 years leading the Phoenix Economic Council and is considered a “heavy hitter” in attracting business. We’ll hear more about his strategies.

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