Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found a way to identify aphids that spread plant viruses. Big whoop, right? Actually, the discovery of biomarkers that differentiate between
Warren Buffett, the world’s third wealthiest individual with a net worth of $44 Billion, made the statement last year that he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary.
The Blythe Solar Power Project near Blythe, CA was supposed to be the biggest solar power plant ever, at a massive 1 GW. But Solar Trust, who holds the rights
A California Supreme Court ruling today found than employers are under no obligation to ensure an employee takes meal breaks. The decision was found in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior
Closed primaries disenfranchise independents. Open primaries give voters more control of the candidate selection process. That also increases the number of independent voters, forcing political parties to moderate their extreme
This is also about being able to make the investments we need to succeed and it’s about we, as a country, being willing to pay for those investments and
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SACRAMENTO, CA – New legislation by Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) would require a court to order a criminal to reimburse the state for the cost of his or
"Over the past decade, consumer electronics have become a cornerstone to American living. If you're like most Americans, you probably own a cell phone, computer and at
The U.S. Census Bureau released their 2011 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections report today, showing state revenue from taxes increased across the board last year.
Overall, states
The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly unemployment benefit applications jumped 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 380,000.
The Associated Press, 4/12/2012
The task force report on the November 18th UC Davis pepper spray incident took some surprisingly strong swipes at the university’s chain of command, attacking decision-making and communications
