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A weak economy is causing the sales of high-end wines to plummet, but San Joaquin Valley growers whose grapes are used in lower-value wines are reaping the benefits.
Gold futures hit record highs again this week, giving another nudge to the gold rush on Main Street as some people scramble to turn in their old jewelry for cash. The price of the gold futures hit a record $1,139.20 on Monday, confounding market analysts who thought there was no way gold would remain so expensive when it first cracked the unheard-of $1,000 mark last year. The remarkable run has implications far beyond savvy investors.
A look at the housing crisis in the Northern San Joaquin Vally, including tips and event announcements you'll need to help get you through the downturn.
Times are tough. For anyone stretching dollars to pay basic expenses, we have good information for you in our "Dollars and Sense" section.
Interested in looking how home sales are going in and around the Northern San Joaquin Valley? Take a look at our searchable database.