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The California Report | Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 4:30 PM
Californians Cautious on Mortgage Settlement
California Attorney General Kamala Harris joined the nationwide mortgage settlement deal at the last minute this week, after her negotiating team ironed out a side deal with five of the nation's biggest banks. But many Californians are already dubious.
Forum | Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 10:00 AM
The Share Economy
Online peer-to-peer marketplaces allow users to share everything from cars, apartments and parking spots to kids' clothes, fruit and even leftovers. These websites are part of a booming "share economy" that is changing the way participants think about ownership and community. We talk with the founders of some share sites. What have you shared, and what are you willing to share?
Forum | Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 9:00 AM
Calif. and the Foreclosure Settlement
This week's mortgage foreclosure settlement with five large banks will inject nearly $26 billion in financial relief to homeowners across the country. The lion's share will come to California, which has been hardest-hit by the mortgage crisis. We explore what the settlement means, and next steps.
The California Report | Friday, Feb 10, 2012, 8:50 AM
What the Mortgage Deal Means for California
Attorney General Kamala Harris joined the national mortgage settlement deal at the last minute, after her negotiating team hammered out a side agreement with five of the nation's biggest mortgage servicers. Even so, there's concern that the deal could be too lenient on lenders.
Forum | Thursday, Feb 09, 2012, 9:00 AM
The State of San Jose
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed gives his State of the City address this evening. He and other stakeholders join us in advance for a snapshot of how the third largest city in California is doing.
The California Report | Thursday, Feb 09, 2012, 8:50 AM
Controversial Gravel Mine Planned in Fresno County
Fresno County planners are expected to approve a gravel mining operation on Jesse Morrow Mountain, a scenic gateway to Sequoia National Park that's also considered sacred to local Native Americans.
The California Report | Thursday, Feb 09, 2012, 8:50 AM
Transportation Secretary Backs High-Speed Rail
Kern County supervisors voted this week to oppose high-speed rail, joining a chorus of dissent that includes Kings, Tulare and Madera counties. Perhaps sensing the need to engage in a little positive PR, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked up the bullet train in Fresno yesterday.
The California Report | Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012, 8:50 AM
Oakland's Activist Past Contributes to Occupy Conflict
The city of Oakland faces challenges shared by many other California cities: a crumbling tax base, layoffs of city workers, schools laboring with state budget cuts. But only Oakland is locked in a sustained conflict with Occupy protesters, exposing the Oakland Police Department's strained relationship with the community.
The California Report | Monday, Feb 06, 2012, 8:50 AM
Cities Tried to Drive Away Section 8 Recipients, Lawsuit Alleges
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit accusing two cities in northern Los Angeles County of trying to drive out people -- most of them black -- who moved to the Antelope Valley with the help of the federally subsidized housing program Section 8. Palmdale settled with the plaintiffs last week, but Lancaster's mayor is taking a defiant stance.
Forum | Thursday, Feb 02, 2012, 9:00 AM
Facebook's IPO
Social networking giant Facebook has filed the paperwork to begin selling public shares. The long-anticipated filing is the largest Internet public offering ever. The website, with 845 million users, is expected to be valued at between $75 and $100 billion. We discuss the potential impact of the IPO on users, Silicon Valley and the financial industry.
