California bills would help felons find jobs

SACRAMENTO — Jeff Rutland was released from San Quentin State Prison nearly two years ago, ready to leave behind a 25-year criminal career.
http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120521/NEWS01/205210309/California-bills-would-help-felons-find-jobs

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 01:20:10 -0700

Another View: Energy metering study will aid the grid

Assemblyman Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, chairman of the Utilities and Commerce Committee, is responding to the May 4 Viewpoints article "Don't let utilities undermine solar economy," which stated: "Make no mistake, this utility-backed legislation will stymie job growth and threaten our state's clean energy leadership position."
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/20/4500801/energy-metering-study-will-aid.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:40 -0700

'Right to Breathe' film on SoCal air quality to screen in Gardena

"The Right to Breathe," a documentary on Southern California's air quality, will be shown Thursday at a green-themed event at University of Phoenix's Gardena Learning Center.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_20479219/right-breathe-film-socal-air-quality-screen-gardena?source=rss

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:47 -0700

Vision Industries Receives a $27MM Purchase Order for 100 Zero-Emission Class 8 Trucks

GARDENA, Calif. -- Vision Industries Corp. announces that it has finalized the purchase order agreement for 100 Tyrano Class 8 Trucks with Total Transportation Services, Inc. (TTS-I) of Rancho Dominquez, ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vision-industries-receives-27mm-purchase-170115129.html

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 10:01:15 -0700

Bills Would Help Ex-Convicts Find Jobs

California lawmakers are considering three bills ahead of a June 1 deadline that would make it easier for ex-convicts to get jobs.
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/05/20/bills-would-help-ex-convicts-find-jobs/

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 15:53:51 -0700

Change is good

LOS ANGELES – A newly streamlined government plan to reward homeowners who diligently pay their underwater mortgages is proving a bonanza for banks, which by one estimate may pocket $12 billion in extra revenue by refinancing loans. The revisions to the Obama administration’s 3-year-old Home Affordable Refinance Program have yielded mixed results for homeowners, analysts and mortgage ...
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/business/960384-192/change-is-good.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 20:58:12 -0700

Carroll Shelby’s Extraordinary Life to Be Celebrated in Southern California

Carroll Shelby International, Inc., and Ford Motor Company will celebrate the incredible life of Carroll Hall Shelby at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on May 30, 2012.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/carroll-shelby-extraordinary-life-celebrated-220200283.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:02:00 -0700

ASK THE LAWYER: Forced to buy car insurance vs. health insurance

Q: The Supreme Court is deciding if the government can force people to purchase health insurance. California, as well as other states, requires that all registered vehicles be insured.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_20469379/ask-lawyer-forced-buy-car-insurance-vs-health?source=rss

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:10:03 -0700

For your home: Water-conserving landscaping, surplus hotel furniture sale

Spend the weekend visiting California native and other water-conserving landscapes from Long Beach to Torrance with a pair of self-guided events, beginning with the Long Beach Water Department's free Lawn-to-Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_20657294/your-home-water-conserving-landscaping-surplus-hotel-furniture?source=rss

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:56:48 -0700

New Assembly swing district up for grabs

The stakes are high for the three candidates running a hotly contested primary for the South Bay's new 66th Assembly District.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_20663467/new-assembly-swing-district-up-grabs?source=rss

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 18:01:00 -0700