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- CA Employee Development Department Training resources for job seekers.
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Tag Archives: San Jose
Early Retirement Was Not an Option
Jason Medeiros worked at New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. for about 14 years. He started on the truck frame line, installing engines and connecting brake lines. He worked the night shift for the first three years. That was a hard … Continue reading
Sing the Song of the Electric
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Elon Musk was on sister station KCRW in Santa Monica earlier this week, talking about Tesla’s decision to manufacture in Fremont. Downey – within broadcasting range – was crestfallen, as you might imagine, so Musk chose his words cautiously. Without … Continue reading
Bits & Pieces
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Many small and mid-size wineries are sour on proposed legislation in Washington DC that could make it difficult, if not impossible, for them to ship product directly to consumers. Portfolio reports H.R. 5034, backed by alcohol wholesalers, would give more … Continue reading
Bits & Pieces
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Starting today, as Green Car Reports puts it, “the not-yet-quite-bankrupt State of California is offering $5,000 rebates to residents who buy or lease a …Tesla Roadster, the $109,000 two-seat all-electric convertible that blasts from 0 to 60 mph in less … Continue reading


