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Looking at California’s jobs numbers from a step back
150 150 John Guenther

What does a drop in California unemployment but few jobs created mean?

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Redwood Coast injecting life into local economy
150 150 Justin Ewers

As recently as a decade ago, the sprawling redwood north of California, a region the size of Connecticut and New Jersey combined, had no broadband access, difficult transportation challenges across hundreds of miles of mountains, and a generation of workers who found themselves tempted to tell their children to move elsewhere to find good jobs.

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Santa Ana bolsters transparency efforts by approving Sunshine Ordinance
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

Earlier this week, the City of Santa Ana agreed to let the sunshine in. On Monday the city council approved the community driven “Sunshine Ordinance” designed to bring transparency to City Hall.

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Climbing gas prices can’t slow down California’s auto sales
150 150 Justin Ewers

Supply and easing credit drive up California sales of cars.

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The new, new economy on California’s Redwood Coast
150 150 Justin Ewers

Rural economic development faces different challenges, same goals

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Next big startup idea might be found at San Diego WBT2012 tech showcase
150 150 San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

Tech opportunities on display at conference, an economic boost to San Diego

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Flexing their political muscles: Latinos and Asian Americans in California Congressional races
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Thanks in part to newly drawn districts and the top two primary system, voters will see some changes on their ballots. One positive change through the eyes of their respective communities is the number of Latino and Asian Americans running for office.

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Making sure all roads from China lead to California economy
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

California needs strategy to attract more Chinese investment, recommends study

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