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California's drought is having a devastating effect on its forests. Recent aerial surveys show 20 million dead trees so far. And the drought has a partner in crime -- the pine beetle.

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Business

Business Journal: Street Car, Crystal Ice Plant, Starbucks

August 28, 2015

Work on overhauling the old Crystal Ice Plant in midtown Sacramento is progressing. Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson gives us an update. Jack also tells us about an electric car maker looking to build a new factory.

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California Reports Strong July Job Growth

August 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

The Employment Development Department reports 80,600 non-farm payroll jobs were created in July.

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Environment

Dead and Dying Trees From Drought Pose Danger

August 20, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Cal Fire and PG&E are warning homeowners about the risks posed by dead and dying trees.

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State Government

Lawmaker Wants State To Take Closer Look At Nail Salons

August 20, 2015 | Katie Orr

There are more than 8,000 nail salons in California. And a state lawmaker announced a new effort Thursday to take a closer look at them.

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Environment

Drought Causing $2.7 Billion Economic Hit In California

August 18, 2015 | Amy Quinton

A new UC Davis study says the fourth year of drought is costing California's economy $2.7 billion and resulting in 21,000 job losses.

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Environment

Project Will Study How Drones Can Improve Wildfire Management

August 17, 2015 | Amy Quinton

The Desert Research Institute in Reno is studying how unmanned aircraft systems might improve wildfire safety.

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Business

Business Journal: Airbnb, Sutter Memorial, Movie Theater Drinks

August 14, 2015

If you rent out rooms in the city of Sacramento using Airbnb, you're breaking the law. But that may change soon. The city is considering new regulations.

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State Government

Brown Urged To Make State-Issued Credit Cards More Secure

August 12, 2015 | Katie Orr

Credit card technology is evolving rapidly. And a coalition of retail and consumer groups says it’s time for California to catch up.

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Business

Business Journal: Stem Express, Country Club Plaza, Milagro Centre

August 7, 2015

We chat with Jack Robinson of the Business Journal about a biomedical company in Placerville collecting tissue for fetuses. We also get an update on changes come to the Country Club Plaza shopping center.

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