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Two small businessmen, two views on taxes
Krissy Clark Oct 24, 2012
Business owners share friendship and a passion for dirt bikes, but are far apart when it comes to taxes and politics.
Japan suffers export headache over dispute with China
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Oct 22, 2012
Japanese exports fell 10.3 percent in September raising fears of a slide into recession.
Keeping processed foods free of GMOs nearly impossible
Adriene Hill Oct 22, 2012
Genetically modified crops are so pervasive that food companies that don't use GMO ingredients still have traces in their products.
California climate change law faces legal test
Eve Troeh Oct 16, 2012
Today a 9th Circuit court in San Francisco hears arguments on the legality of California's, first in the nation, low carbon regulation for transport fuel. The case may determine whether California becomes the U.S. leader in climate litigation.
How does today's economic recovery stack up?
Chris Farrell Oct 11, 2012
Republicans have been calling it the weakest recovery in U.S. history, but comparing recessions and recoveries has become incredibly controversial because, as in the case of much of economics, it all depends.
Cook County considers tax on guns and ammo
Quinn Ford Oct 9, 2012
The Illinois County that includes Chicago wants to help cover the costs of the city's rising gun violence by taxing ammunition.
What California can do about record gas prices
Eve Troeh Oct 8, 2012
Not much short of encouraging an oil company to build new refineries. Tough state regulation of auto pollution cuts off California from sources of gas outside the state.
California gas prices hit record high
Jeff Horwich Oct 8, 2012
In California this morning drivers are paying an average $4.66 for a gallon of gas. Governor Jerry Brown has ordered that winter will come early this year -- in the form of so-called "winter blend" gasoline.
California contest tops outside spending in House races
Rachael Marcus Oct 5, 2012
Dan Lungren, Ami Bera battle in targeted race that pits energy against the environment
Crime vexes bankrupt San Bernardino
David Weinberg Oct 4, 2012
San Bernardino is struggling to find its way out of the recession and out of bankruptcy. Crime is one of the biggest problems the city is facing, and there are many competing solutions.
