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- CA Stimulus Projects From Recovery.org.
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- KQED's News Fix KQED’s news blog
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- NPR: New Jobs for a New Decade Ongoing series from National Public Radio
- ShovelWatch ProPublica and WNYC track the federal stimulus plan “from bill to building.”
- WSJ: Stimulus Coverage
Worker Resources
- CA Employee Development Department Training resources for job seekers.
- California Occupational Guides Explore what types of jobs are out there.
- CareerOneStop Public resources for the unemployed.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Federal program offering benefits and services to eligible laid-off workers.
- WorkSmart State-run site designed to help you prepare for and find a new job.
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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
We'll take your plant
In the waning days of NUMMI, some would-be electric car manufacturers are coming forward with proposals to take over the plant, contingent on the generous help of the federal government and/or Toyota. Aurica Motors of Santa Clara says it’s talking … Continue reading
Don't Hate California Because It's Exciting
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After 30 years with GM, Denise Gray, the director of global battery systems engineering, is leaving on March 5 for a senior management position at an as yet unnamed battery company. “But really,” asks Fast Company magazine, “who can blame … Continue reading
Please Forward Good Ideas/Contacts to Fremont/Hayward ASAP
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After three hours at the Alameda County Library Tuesday, listening to a panel discussion on the pending closure of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., I can tell you there are a lot of people worried about it. And there are … Continue reading
The Great Electric Hope?
NUMMI will not be the last big auto maker in California. The federal government is helping to make sure of that. Last month, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein announced she helped secure a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy … Continue reading
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