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Deadline At Hand For California To OK Mortgage Relief Deal

CBS 5 Local News

As recently as two weeks ago, California Attorney General Kamala Harris rejected the plan, saying banks were asking to be absolved from any further action, something she described as too lenient. »

UPDATE: Protest at Bank of America in the Sunvalley Mall Parking Lot

Claycord.com

There’s a protest at Bank of America in the Sunvalley Mall parking lot. About 25 people were inside the business, and there were reports of one person being hit, but so far, no injuries have been reported. The Concord Police arrived and are working wit... »

Nominees sought for Community Awards

Contra Costa Times San Ramon

Danville Area Chamber of Commerce to hold awards ceremony, board installation and fundraiser »

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Facebook IPO To Raise Up To $10B; Most Anticipated In Years

CBS 5 - Top News

Facebook, the social network that changed “friend” from a noun to a verb, is expected to file as early as Wednesday to sell stock on the open market. Its debut is likely to be the most talked-about initial public offering since Google in 2004. »

Alarm Company To Pay $950K To Settle East Bay Lawsuit

CBS 5 Local News

Alarm company ADT Security Services has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Contra Costa County prosecutors accusing the company of unfair business practices. »

San Francyclo opens, offering bike repairs, sales and rentals

Richmond SF

Jason Annecone has been providing guided bike tours of San Francisco for several years through his San Francyclo business. Recently, he opened his first retail store on the edge of the Richmond District at Arguello and Golden Gate Avenue. I stopped by ... »

Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act

Californiality

The Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act (SB 890) has been approved by the California Senate as consumer groups applaud a move toward protection from abusive debt collection practices.Once the Senate bill becomes law, tougher regulations would affect compani... »

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Deadline At Hand For California To OK Mortgage Relief Deal

CBS 5 - Seen On

As recently as two weeks ago, California Attorney General Kamala Harris rejected the plan, saying banks were asking to be absolved from any further action, something she described as too lenient. »