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Recent Stories by Padma Nagappan
Grocery & Clothing Wholesalers Stock Up As Market Demand Rises
- May 13, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Food, produce and clothing sales have been increasing steadily, prompting wholesale suppliers to boost inventory levels as they anticipate more business from retail clients.
From Gang Member To College Student With Positive Peer Influence
- April 20, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
A free tutoring program helps troubled teens turn their lives around and win scholarships to college.
Solar Power To Save Marine Lives In Afghanistan
- April 12, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Making fuel runs through enemy territory is dangerous and expensive. The Marine Corps wants to switch to solar.
Jobs Outlook Brightens In SD County
- April 11, 2011
- By Dwane Brown, Megan Burke, Padma Nagappan
The job market is improving; San Diego County saw its largest monthly hiring increase in more than a year. We speak to Dean Calbreath business columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune about the upbeat report.
Enterprise Zone Tax Breaks A Bone Of Contention For Labor And Industry
- April 11, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Labor unions want to end the tax breaks that companies located in enterprise zones enjoy. But cities and businesses hope to keep them.
Entrepreneur Makes Big Business Out Of Beads
- March 30, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Local businessman Shlomo Gruer taps into customers' shopping habits and is rewarded with loyal customers.
Cycling Gives Wounded Vets Hope, Determination
- March 28, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Soldier Ride in San Diego helps wounded warriors bond and approach life with renewed purpose.
General Atomics Sends Critical Tool To Japanese Nuclear Workers
- March 25, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
A local defense contractor donated entire supply of radiation measurement device.
Small Businesses At Risk For Cyber Attacks
- March 25, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Small businesses might think only big corporations need to worry about cyber attacks. But that's not true.
Quake May Disrupt Production Of Popular Electronics
- March 18, 2011
- By Padma Nagappan
Delays in chip production could mean longer waits for the new iPad and fewer deals on other hot items.