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California's third carbon auction raises $280 million

By Dale Kasler - Published: 1:01 pm

California's third carbon-allowance auction raised more than $280 million as polluters bid for the right to emit greenhouse gases, state officials said today.

Sacramento area home prices rising fastest in nation

By Mark Glover - Updated: 12:59 pm

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

Las Vegas casino hosts fundraiser for California senator on eve of key vote

By Laurel Rosenhall - Updated: 10:53 am

A Las Vegas casino that stands to make millions if the California Legislature approves a gambling compact for a Fresno-area Indian tribe is hosting a fundraiser this weekend for a state senator who is about to vote on the deal.

Cathie Anderson: Fungus killing coffee plantations in Mexico, Central America

By Cathie Anderson - Updated: 7:38 am

Coffee lovers probably won't hear much about la roya in the United States, but this fungal disease is decimating thousands of coffee farms across Mexico and Central America.

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Stock indexes close higher on hopes for Fed

The Associated Press - Published: 1:15 pm

Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street as investors bank on continued support from the Federal Reserve.

NJ's Revel casino exits bankruptcy court - 12:50 pm
JPMorgan Directors Glance: How shareholders voted - 12:35 pm
Does France have right plan to revive its economy? - 12:15 pm
United Tech CEO sees stronger economy, airlines - 11:15 am
Herbalife names Pricewaterhouse new auditor - 10:00 am

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Fungus killing coffee plantations in Mexico, Central America

Coffee lovers probably won't hear much about la roya in the United States, but this fungal disease is decimating thousands of coffee farms across Mexico and Central America.

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Personal Finance: What to give that beloved graduate

By Claudia Buck - Updated: 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.