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Local unemployment rates fall, but jobs growth remains slow - Contra Costa Times
He said he hopes that housing will make a turnaround, which will mean more construction jobs. The job growth may be small, but at last there is growth, Guerra said. "The important thing is we are moving in the right direction," he said.12 Hours 4 Minutes agowww.contracostatimes.com

Late Model racing returns this week at Langley - Daily Press
Danny Edwards Jr. and Mark Wertz, who have seven track titles between them, both have expressed confidence that they can make the Late Model chase at least a four-car battlethis season. But Saturday figures to offer even more.17 Hours 12 Minutes agowww.dailypress.com

Antaeus Dance opens repertory trunk for program at Cleveland Public Theatre - Plain Dealer (blog)
It's an apt metaphor for the artistic director's Antaeus, which often employs weighty gestures and savors activities that make novel use of the floor. This week's program is divided between four short works on the first half and a lengthier piece, ...Friday, May 18, 2012 10:01 AMwww.cleveland.com

We're about to find out which of these Mariners are in it for the long haul - The Seattle Times (blog)
That's better than in New York last week, where he gave up a string of extra-base hits to fall behind 4-0, then 5-0, then pitched wonderfully after that, having already done so up until the knocks. Small difference, but big result.Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:49 PMseattletimes.nwsource.com

Crawford's 2 RBIs help Giants beat Cardinals 7-5 - KTVN
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was nestled on a corner bench in front of the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course, thinking back to a time when he was nothing more than a young man trying to make a living in the horse...More >> Hall of Fame trainer ...Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:13 PMwww.ktvn.com