Business

By Nicole Williams - Published: 12:00 am

"Vsyo boodet harasho." It doesn't translate into a solution for California's economic woes, but teaching Russian is helping one Citrus Heights resident survive the recession.

Deadline passes for California's new-home tax credit

By Jim Wasserman - Published: 12:00 am

The California Franchise Tax Board announced the end Thursday to new applications for a $10,000 state tax credit that was snapped up faster than expected by buyers of new, unoccupied houses.

McClatchy eliminates a vice president position

Published: 12:00 am

The McClatchy Co. eliminated one of its top corporate positions Thursday. Lynn Dickerson, one of three vice presidents for operations, will leave July 17.

Project pullout leaves SMUD scrambling to fill power needs

By Jim Downing - Published: 12:00 am

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's withdrawal this week from a major Northern California power-transmission project complicates its transition to renewable energy.

SMUD pullout dims hopes for big power project

Business Wire

Malt-O-Meal recalls oatmeal made with dry milk

The Associated Press - Published: 5:46 pm

Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella.

Food and Drug Administration recall announcement

Tropicana Las Vegas emerges from bankruptcy - 2:47pm
Colorado company offers banana coffins - 1:27pm
Cummins reopening Ind. plant, while another closes - 12:56pm
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis - 2:12pm
Canada finance minister says unemployment to rise - 12:42pm

Here's how you can rescue pets left by others

Last Friday's Home Front item about Sacramento Realtor Donald Stitt finding so many abandoned pets these days in repossessed homes drew a barrage of reader criticism for not explaining what people should do when they find animals left behind.

Home Front blog

The State Worker blog

Blog back: An invite for Meg, car washes, CHP raises and state vehicles

Mindful of sinking morale, state bosses send staff notes of thanks and appreciation

Unemployment insurance for state workers once furlough No. 3 hits?

Car wash fundraisers to raise cash for suffering state workers?

State engineers vow legal challenge to block third furlough day

Databases

California Business wire

Unions say Oracle plans job cuts in Europe - 11:57am
Judge OKs continued freezing of financier's assets - 10:32am
IOUs spell uncertainty for Calif. small businesses - 12:37am
Judge OKs continued freezing of financier's assets - 11:17pm
AEG boss says Jackson insurance covers overdose - 6:36pm
Calif. cutting off credits for new home buyers - 4:52pm
Chase will accept California IOUs for a week - 12:57pm
States set to ring in Independence Day sans budget - 1:12am

30 Ways to Save

Tip #27: Psychology tip: Set up roadblocks to spending - 12:35pm
Tip #26: Gardener? Housekeeper? DIY instead - 12:28pm
Tip #25: Earn hundreds using your own skills - 12:20pm
Tip #24: Cut your commute expenses 40% - 11:56am
Tip #23: Go cash-only this month - 1:43pm

Call to Readers

Call to readers: Ever tried peer-to-peer lending?

If you've borrowed or loaned money using an online "P2P" site, we'd like to hear your experience. Contact Bee writer Sarah Frier at (916) 321-1119 or sfrier@sacbee.com

Ask the Experts

IRS and Taxes Q&A

Q: I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU GET SSI CAN YOU APPLY FOR THE FRIST TIME HOME BUYERS'S CREDIT?
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Technology Wire

The old is new again at Saturday Evening Post - 9:46am
US wants privacy in new cyber security system - 2:37am
AP unveils 'treasure trove' of historical footage - 12:02pm
New charge for NY mom over phony Craigslist post - 12:22pm
Gadgets: A solution for working with underwater cameras - 10:57am

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