Once known as the foreclosure capital of the world, Stockton, California will begin spending $12 million in federal housing aid in April.
Homeowner’s struggling to make mortgage and debt consolidation loan payments have left thousands of homes in disrepair in Stockton.
The spending will likely go to nonprofit groups that plan to flip the abandoned homes. A [...]
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In San Diego, the Kearny Mesa Swimming Pool has had a makeover.
The new additions target accessibility for disabled patrons. New facilities at the swimming pool include wide parking spots, a ramp, and wider restroom and shower accesses.
San Diego has seen a larger number of public spaces being refurbished to comply with the Americans with Disabilities [...]
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A historically low return of fall run Salmon in the Sacramento River this year has prompted a ban on fishing this area of the West. Expected damages to the commercial salmon industries are estimated to be near $60 million this year.
A similar crash occurred in 2006 on the Klamath River which shut down commercial fishing [...]
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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed budget cuts for the state that will help close the $3.3 billion gap in the state’s budget this year.
Although not all of the cuts the governor proposed were included, he did appear satisfied. He also cautioned on more to come.
“I respect the fact that it is not exactly what [...]
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After rejecting Microsoft’s bid, Yahoo is working with News Corp. on a possible merger. Microsoft bid $41.6M for Yahoo recently.
Speculators believe Yahoo is trying to increase the bid from Microsoft. Yahoo simply states the deal was too low. Either way, Yahoo is likely to receive more money unless a hostile takeover strategy is implemented by [...]
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