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Gov. Jerry Brown says California is on the right track and encouraged business leaders to be optimistic about the future. He spoke Thursday at a California Chamber of Commerce event.

State Government

Bills Addressing Wage Gap Move Forward

May 27, 2015 | Katie Orr

Women working full time in California make an average of 84 cents for every dollar men make. A bill unanimously approved by the state Senate Tuesday seeks to narrow that gap.

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Food and Sustainability

More Food Trucks Could Be Coming To Downtown Sacramento Soon

May 26, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

On Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council could loosen the restrictions on food trucks. Operators say the city’s current time limit and curfew hinder business. If the new ordinance passes you’ll likely see more menu options around the city.

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Health Care

Anthem Blue Cross In California Plans To Reinstate Out-of-State Coverage In 2016

May 20, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone

Anthem Blue Cross in California says it plans to reinstate out-of-state coverage for individual planholders next year. The decision comes after Northern Californians spoke up about problems getting coverage for care across state lines.

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Environment

California Drought: Sacramento’s Gold Rush Days Back With Water Saving Plan

May 18, 2015 | Ed Joyce

After it was called off in 2014 due to the drought, Old Town Sacramento's Gold Rush Days is back in 2015.

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Business

California: Highest Gasoline Prices in U.S.

May 12, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Although California has the nation's highest gasoline prices, those prices are still much lower than a year ago. Northern California AAA reports the statewide average for unleaded gas is $3.73 a gallon, 63 cents more than a month ago.

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Business

Strong April New Home Sales In Sacramento Region

May 12, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A report on new home sales from a Roseville building industry group shows April was another strong month. It's the third consecutive month where the number of sales have been the highest in seven years in the Sacramento region.

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