Robert Dye
Saturday News Briefs
STOCKTON, 2/3/12 9:00pm
• Economic forum for Valley business set for Fresno
• Frogs trump fish in court ruling impacting Sierra Nevada
• And more….
Senator demands answers from Freddie Mac's regulator
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., 2/3/12 2:27pm
This story was written by Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, and Chris Arnold, NPR News
• Mortgage giant's controversial trades in the spotlight
• ‘The risk associated with these transactions is inconsistent with FHFA's goals’
Gasoline prices jump
LOS ANGELES, 2/3/12 4:53am
• Refiners throttle back production
• ‘Crude oil prices are dropping now, but gas prices may take awhile to reflect those drops’
Architect's rendering of proposed science center
Science center get another founding partner
SACRAMENTO, 2/2/12 9:00pm
• Keller Group Office Environments signs on
• ‘We are honored to be a partner on such an incredible projec’
Melinda Chavez
People (mostly) in the News
STOCKTON, 2/2/12 9:00pm
• Insurance companies promote and hire
• Generosity makes a big difference in Chico
• And many more, including our first Dog in the News….
Davis firm expands in Brazil
DAVIS, 2/2/12 7:57am
• Schilling Robotics opens support center in Macae
• ‘The Brazil market is growing rapidly for our customers’
Obama tosses lifeline to underwater homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/1/12 9:01am
• UPDATED at 10:19 a.m. and at 11:59 a.m. with reaction
• Asks Congress to approve easier refinancing
• Plan might help some homes rise to a positive value
Freddie Mac Bets Against American Homeowners
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., 1/30/12 1:51pm
The story was written by Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, and Chris Arnold, NPR News
• Helping its bottom line? Or helping homeowners?
• ‘Put them squarely against the homeowner’
State wants to buy more ‘green’ power
SACRAMENTO, 1/30/12 12:48pm
• DWR seeks bids for up to 180,000 watt-hours a year
• ‘Eill assist DWR in meeting its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas footprint’
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