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

SACRAMENTO – The state on Thursday announced that Stanislaus County would receive $80 million to expand its jail.

Central Valley farmers produce a hefty percentage of the food consumed throughout California and beyond.

SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. wine exports soared nearly 22 percent in 2011 over 2010 figures reaching a record $1.4 billion in winery revenues.

SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. wine exports soared nearly 22 percent in 2011 over 2010 figures reaching a record $1.4 billion in winery revenues.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown earlier today delivered his State of the State address in a joint session of the California Legislature.

The final pieces are coming together in the next big step to make the Port of Stockton a center for freight movement in the Central Valley.

Gavilon LLC announced Nov. 30 that it was building an edible oil processing, transloading and storage facility in Stockton.

The state commission that allocates money for road and other transportation improvements on Thursday approved $401 million in funding for projects, including job creating projects in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.