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California’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer.

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Business

Sacramento’s Technology Sector Grows In 2014

December 22, 2014 | Ed Joyce

The technology sector in the Sacramento area continued to grow in 2014. But, there are still challenges.

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Health Care

After Blue Shield Pulls Out of Zip Codes, Consumers See Limited Insurance Options

December 17, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Blue Shield of California stopped selling policies to individuals in 250 zip codes in 2014. The coverage area reduction is especially felt in Northern California, where consumers have few choices through Covered California.

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Business

Falling Gas Prices Benefit Drivers, Businesses

December 16, 2014 | Katie Orr

We continue a series today looking at parts of the California economy to see how they’ve evolved this past year. Today, how falling gas prices are affecting bottom lines.

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Business

Sacramento State, Sierra College Partnership Includes Roseville Campus

December 16, 2014 | Ed Joyce

A new partnership between Sacramento State University and Sierra College is part of a long-term plan for a new campus in Roseville.

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State Government

California Considering Rules For Virtual Currencies

December 8, 2014 | Katie Orr

The State of California is considering whether to start regulating virtual currencies.

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Business

Women Relatively Rare In Corporate California

December 4, 2014 | Katie Orr

California 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.

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