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3.4% rise estimated in area home prices

By Mark Glover - Published: 12:00 am

Sacramento metro-area home values rose a nation-leading 3.4 percent from March to April, according to Seattle-based data tracker Zillow.

Bank merger awaits shareholders' vote

By Mark Glover - Published: 12:00 am

Fresno-based Central Valley Community Bancorp, parent of Central Valley Community Bank, says that all regulatory approvals have been completed for it to acquire Visalia Community Bank.

Ask the experts: Do I need to file an amended return?

Compiled by Claudia Buck - Published: 12:00 am

The April 15 tax season may be over, but tax questions still linger. Here with some answers is Gregory Burke, a former IRS auditor who's a longtime CPA with John Waddell & Co. in Sacramento.

Carbon auction price rises

By Dale Kasler - Published: 12:00 am

California's heavy industries spent $280 million on greenhouse gas permits in the state's latest carbon auction – a sign to environmentalists that the controversial program is hitting its stride.

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Bank of England remains divided on stimulus

The Associated Press - Updated: 2:46 am

The Bank of England's policymakers remain divided on whether to provide more stimulus to the flat-lining economy, according to the minutes of their meeting in May.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime - 10:16 pm
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime - 9:19 pm
Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy clues - 9:19 pm
Japan's trade deficit hits $8.6B due to weaker yen - 5:55 pm
Volkswagen to put special fuel caps on diesels - 3:35 pm

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Personal Finance: What to give that beloved graduate

By Claudia Buck - Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 - 2:26 pm

Let's face it. When it comes to graduation gifts, most students would probably prefer cold, hard cash. Or maybe a plane ticket for a European backpacking trip or a Mexican beach vacation.