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Struggling California city hopes Tesla rival can help

by Sam Harnett
Jul 18, 2016
Formerly bankrupt Vallejo is a possible home for electric car maker Faraday Future.
A man plays his guitar in front of a cafe on Georgia Street in the historic section of Downtown Vallejo in Vallejo, California. 
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Excess solar power in California? Pay Arizona to take it

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 9, 2016
As California's solar power production heats up, an unusual market has emerged.
Solar panels used to generate power outside an office building in Los Angeles, California.
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A look at the economies of the latest states to vote

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 7, 2016
There are 5 states with primaries on Tuesday. North Dakota Democrats hold caucuses.
An oil drilling rig near Watford City, North Dakota.
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Why a trade war would be particularly bad for California

by Ben Bergman
Jun 6, 2016
As California's voters turn out for Tuesday's primary, a trade war worries many.
Almonds grow on a tree located in Firebaugh, California. Forty percent of produce from California farmers gets sold overseas.
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California debates a retirement savings fix

by Mark Garrison
Mar 30, 2016
A new state-required plan could lead to automatic retirement savings for 6.8 million private-sector workers.
A number of state, local and federal governments are considering programs that would provide more retirement savings options. 
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California bill looks at opting out of daylight saving

by Sam Harnett
Mar 11, 2016
For half the year, the state would be another hour behind the East Coast
A California proposal would end daylight saving time in the state
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Not clear whether wage increases drive automation

by Molly Wood
Jan 20, 2016
Some business owners are seeking out robots to deal with minimum wage hikes.
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Tech boom starts to transform Oakland real estate

by Molly Wood
Jan 19, 2016
Commercial real-estate developers scramble to keep up with next-gen office demands
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Feeling the economic power of Powerball

by Sally Herships
Jan 11, 2016
The jackpot has never been this high, but not all the winners cash in big
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California town divided over downtown homeless shelter

by April Dembosky
Dec 28, 2015
The debate is over a historic hotel offering transitional housing.
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