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EDD releases unemployment numbers for July

The Employment Development Department released job data today, showing an increase over the previous month for certain areas in the Central Valley region. San Joaquin County showed unemployment…

August 18, 2017No CommentRead More

Foletta-Morales named COO of RTD

Foletta-Morales named COO of RTD

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District recently named Jean Foletta-Morales as its new chief operating officer. Foletta-Morales will oversee transportation, maintenance and paratransit operations for the county transportation…

August 17, 2017No CommentRead More

Public hearing for new state rail plan to be held

The Assembly Select Committee will hold a public hearing on the new California State Rail Plan. The hearing will include presentations on key findings and improvement programs for…

August 17, 2017No CommentRead More

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Columns

Commercial auto insurance: a loser for buyers and sellers

Commercial auto insurance: a loser for buyers and sellers

Have you noticed a spike in the rates your company pays for commercial auto insurance?…

July 28, 2017No CommentRead More

Intuitive design makes great first impressions on website traffic

Intuitive design makes great first impressions on website traffic

No matter what the nature of your business, your website is one of the most…

July 28, 2017No CommentRead More

Tricks used by the IRS to allege unreported income on a taxpayer’s return

Tricks used by the IRS to allege unreported income on a taxpayer’s return

Let’s face it, an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not fun. What…

July 28, 2017No CommentRead More

People

Foletta-Morales named COO of RTD

Foletta-Morales named COO of RTD

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District recently named Jean Foletta-Morales as its new chief operating officer. Foletta-Morales will oversee transportation, maintenance and paratransit operations for the county transportation…

August 17, 2017No CommentRead More

End-of-life care comes naturally to Hospice of San Joaquin leader

End-of-life care comes naturally to Hospice of San Joaquin leader

Rebecca Burnett was a certified nursing assistant by the time she was 16. When she was little, a nurse held her hand through a family difficulty. There was…

August 1, 2017No CommentRead More

Turlock city manager set to retire

Turlock City Manager Gary Hampton will retire from his position on July 15. Fire Chief Robert Talloni was named Interim City Manager by the city council at its…

July 12, 2017No CommentRead More

Work Life

British specialist carries on traditional shotgun craftwork stateside

British specialist carries on traditional shotgun craftwork stateside

By MARC LUTZ Business Journal Editor mlutz@cvbizjournal.com IONE — Since the age of 15, Dale Tate has been enmeshed in the…

August 18, 2017No CommentRead More

Blog: Organ donor and recipient families meet in Modesto

Blog: Organ donor and recipient families meet in Modesto

I got an email this morning from Memorial Medical…

Blog: Lowe’s hiring, Valentine’s Day fun facts

Blog: Lowe’s hiring, Valentine’s Day fun facts

TURLOCK — We’re learning more about the entertainment coming…

Blog: Go Red

Blog: Go Red

MODESTO — If you’ve driven past Memorial Medical Center…

Blog – Recliners coming to Regal theaters in Modesto, Stockton?

Blog – Recliners coming to Regal theaters in Modesto, Stockton?

MODESTO — Regal Cinemas on McHenry Avenue has requested…

What home buyers need to know about taxes

What home buyers need to know about taxes

Have you heard this before? “When you rent, you’re…

Approach off-MLS property listings with caution

Approach off-MLS property listings with caution

Whether you plan to buy or sell a home…

Home improvements that pay off

Home improvements that pay off

If you’re planning to sell your home now or…

Imagining the home of the future

Imagining the home of the future

  It’s easy to picture what your dream home…

Tricks used by the IRS to allege unreported income on a taxpayer’s return

Tricks used by the IRS to allege unreported income on a taxpayer’s return

Let’s face it, an audit by the Internal Revenue…

What impact will Trump’s tax reform initiative have?

What impact will Trump’s tax reform initiative have?

President Trump presented an outline for his tax reform…

10 things that could trigger an IRS audit

10 things that could trigger an IRS audit

Good news. You’re getting a small extension on your…

How to compete for California tax credits

How to compete for California tax credits

California is generally considered a business unfriendly state because…

How to stop using PowerPoint as a crutch

How to stop using PowerPoint as a crutch

I can guarantee that as you’re reading this, someone…

7 tips to make Facebook work for you

7 tips to make Facebook work for you

Facebook is the market leader for social media sites…

Going long: Creating great online content

Going long: Creating great online content

It is common knowledge that the attention spans of…

Developing friendly media relationships

Developing friendly media relationships

No business can get away with ignoring the media.…

Looking ahead, hoping for a prosperous new year

Looking ahead, hoping for a prosperous new year

Happy New Year! Here we go … a new…

Honoring self-sacrificing heroes

Honoring self-sacrificing heroes

Finally, it’s snowing in the mountains! It’s starting to…

A call to voters

A call to voters

Soon, Thanksgiving will be upon us. My favorite holiday…

When life throws you a curveball …

When life throws you a curveball …

Well, rain in May. What a refreshing surprise! I’m…

Construction

Cal/OSHA urging businesses to keep eye on heat illness symptoms

Temperatures are spiking as August makes its debut across the Central Valley. Cal/OSHA is reminding employers and their employees to keep an eye out for heat illness…

August 1, 2017No Comment

Education

Lincoln Center car show to benefit students

One of Stockton’s best-known shopping destinations is holding a classic car show to help high school seniors. On August 18, Lincoln Center will hold a Classic Car…

August 16, 2017No Comment

Logistics & Infrastructure

Caltrans hiring for 1,100 positions

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is holding a career fair to hire for a multitude of jobs. An estimated 1,100 positions are looking to be filled.…

August 11, 2017No Comment

Health Care

Pet insurance can help owners save thousands on veterinarian costs

By Patricia Reynolds Business Journal Writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com As the heated political debate over healthcare continues to rage, a small but growing segment of Americans are obtaining health…

August 14, 2017No Comment

Transportation

Public hearing for new state rail plan to be held

The Assembly Select Committee will hold a public hearing on the new California State Rail Plan. The hearing will include presentations on key findings and improvement programs…

August 17, 2017No Comment

Tourism & Attractions

Micke Grove Zoo celebrates 60 years, continues updates to infrastructure

By Marc Lutz Business Journal Editor LODI — It was 60 years ago today that Micke Grove Zoo opened its doors to the community. This Saturday, August…

August 9, 2017No Comment

Real Estate

Stockton home building company offers class on how to buy homes

A Stockton-based home builder is helping people get into the home-buying market. Visionary Home Builders will hold a Homebuyer Education Class introduce (or refresh) buyers on what…

August 17, 2017No Comment

Politics & Government

State holds $7.1B in unclaimed property

California is in possession of $7.1 billion in unclaimed property belonging to an estimated 27.9 million individuals and organizations. According to Republican Assemblyman Heath Flora’s office, the…

August 16, 2017No Comment