Author Chronicles Enron Scandal
The Enron scandal sent a jolt through the business community and now a new book chronicles how the multi-billion dollar company fell apart practically overnight.
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Winemaker Turns to Solar Power
Being a good environmentalist seems to make good business sense for wine makers. The biggest solar-powered wine making facility is now up and running in Napa.
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Could Arnold Be Good For CA Business?
Where do we start? High taxes, high cost of living, and high insurance costs make it very tough to do business in California. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger is convinced that he is the man to turn things around here.
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ImClone Founder Sentenced
ImClone founder Sam Waksal sentenced to more than 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $4 million in fines and back taxes for an insider-trading scandal that threatens Martha Stewart and her home decorating empire.
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Another Exec Leaves Tower Records Louise Solomon, the wife of Tower's chairman and daughter-in-law of Tower's founder, has stepped down as the company's spokeswoman.
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Job Class Stresses Business Basics
The economy may be on the rebound, but some economists are dubbing this the jobless recovery, many local companies are still very slow to hire.
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Bake Sale Held to Cut Transit Deficit
Bay Area transit workers are so desperate to prevent further layoffs and schedule cuts they are holding a bake sale. When you board your bus or BART train Thuirsday, you can buy a cookie or brownie to help.
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Apple Launches "Buy, Mix, Burn" Service
After angering the recording industry with its "Rip. Mix. Burn" ad campaign, Apple has won the support of all five major record labels for its new Music Store service, which makes more than 200,000 songs available at 99 cents a download.
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North Bay Companies Supply War Effort
The wine country is also turning out products for the military. About 40 Sonoma County companies have or are tied to lucrative defense contracts.
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Wi-Fi Coming to Planes, Airports
Imagine checking your e-mail or surfing the web as easy as using a cell phone. Soon few places will be as wireless as your local airport and air space.
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