FTC Clears Albertsons' Purchase Of SafewayJanuary 27, 2015(AP) Supermarket chain Albertsons says U.S. regulators have approved its purchase of Pleasanton-based Safeway Inc.
State GovernmentAmazon, California Move Past Online Sales Tax BattleJanuary 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerFour years after Amazon struck a deal with Gov. Jerry Brown and California lawmakers, the internet retailing giant now has five fulfillment centers open across the state. It also collects online sales tax from Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Based Pacific Ethanol Buying Midwest Ethanol ProducerDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoycePacific Ethanol, based in Sacramento, said Wednesday it is buying a Midwest ethanol producer in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento’s Technology Sector Grows In 2014December 22, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe technology sector in the Sacramento area continued to grow in 2014. But, there are still challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Analyst: Low Gas Prices Will Spur Holiday SpendingDecember 19, 2014 | Steve MilneA Sacramento area economic expert says lower gas prices will prompt people to spend more on gifts this holiday season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento State, Sierra College Partnership Includes Roseville CampusDecember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new partnership between Sacramento State University and Sierra College is part of a long-term plan for a new campus in Roseville. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Considering Rules For Virtual CurrenciesDecember 8, 2014 | Katie OrrThe State of California is considering whether to start regulating virtual currencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Marshall Hotel, R Street, Charitable NeighborhoodsDecember 5, 2014Efforts to redevelop the rundown Marshall Hotel in Downtown Sacramento are ramping up now that the arena construction is underway. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Women Relatively Rare In Corporate CaliforniaDecember 4, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia has one of the largest economies in the world. But a new study finds women don’t hold many leadership positions in the companies that drive it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Versus Big Plastic Campaign LaunchedNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA coalition of California environmental, labor and business groups, and local government officials launched a campaign Thursday to fight an effort to overturn the statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
