Contra Costa not spending police tax
Bob Mankin moved to Discovery Bay’s Lakeshore subdivision four years ago. Last year, he noticed a new $226 line item on his property tax bill.
“It’s the third most expensive line on my bill,” he said.
The discovery introduced him into the frustrating world of P-6 zone funds, which were meant to enhance police services for the […]
Another 500+ Point Swing On The DOW
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The DOW swung between a 261 point loss and a 302 point gain during Friday’s trading session as traders balanced Warren Buffett’s sage advice against further signs which say the economy is in a recession. It was the sixth day in a row the DOW traded through a 500 […]
Canada: Modest Employment Rebound in August
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