The unemployment rates for San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties both edged up slightly in March, according to the state Employment Development Department.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham was honored last week with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award.

STOCKTON – A Stockton manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles plans to put 500 zero-emissions vehicles on the road in the next two years.

U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham (R-CA) and Tim Walz (D-MN) a few days ago authored an entry to The Hill’s “Congress Blog.” The congressmen believe that the Veterans Skills to Jobs Act will streamline the federal certification process making it easier for veterans to get jobs they are already qualified for. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate earlier this week.

Californians’ long love affair with cars and trucks suffered a major setback with the recession, leaving auto dealers feeling more than a little jilted.

Latino-owned businesses are an important cornerstone of California’s economy and, according to Forbes Magazine, are helping to lead the economic recovery in the United States.

The state Water Resources Control Board is considering policy that if put in place would significantly raise the allowable concentrations of benzene and MTBE in soil.

SACRAMENTO – Stanislaus County will get $80 million to expand its jail as part of the state’s plan to return nonviolent offenders back to county custody.

SACRAMENTO – A report indicates that California-based banks increased lending throughout 2011 that helped spur the state’s economic recovery.