Alon USA Energy, mostly owned by Isreael's largest oil company, selected as "stalking horse" bidder for Big West refinery in Bakersfield; Rabobank says California wine industry being squeezed, and may emerge as a new vintage; Yuba Community College governing board may rescind a $30,000 raise for chancellor; Career Builder says just over half of workers laid off from full-time jobs have found new full-time positions.

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