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Apple issues apology following attacks in China

Apple CEO Tim Cook has apologized for repair policies that were critisized by Chinese consumers(AP) — Apple has issued an apology to Chinese consumers after government media attacked its repair policies for two weeks in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism.

Pacific Ethanol reports Q4 loss

Sacramento-based Pacific Ethanol, Inc. reported a net loss of $5.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to a loss of $2 million in the same quarter the year before.

Apple patents iPhone with wraparound display

Apple is seeking a patent for a new iPhone with a display that wraps around the edges.(AP) — Apple is seeking a patent for an iPhone that has a display that wraps around the edges of the device, expanding the viewable area and eliminating all physical buttons.

Facebook to hold Android event Thursday

Facebook set to unveil a new Android phone integrated with the social media website.(AP) — Facebook has invited journalists to the unveiling of what it calls its "new home on Android."

California jobless rate dips to 9.6 percent

(AP) — California's jobless rate dipped to 9.6 percent last month, the lowest in more than four years.

Google to deliver goods to online shoppers

Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.(AP) — Internet search leader Google is taking another step beyond information retrieval into grocery delivery.

Utah governor says Chevron leak is unacceptable

Chevron Corp. is based in San Ramon, Calif.(AP) — A series of spills from ruptured pipelines operated by Chevron Corp. has Utah's governor calling for more oversight.

EBay expects revenue of up to $23.5B in 2015

EBay headquarters in San Jose, Calif.(AP) — EBay says it expects revenue to keep growing in the next two years, as its e-commerce business and PayPal payments service continues to expand.

Solar plane prepares for flight across America

The Solar Impulse will fly across America starting in May.(AP) — A solar-powered plane that has wowed aviation fans in Europe is preparing to fly across North America.

Calif. city gets free Wi-Fi via high tech meters

(AP) — The city of Santa Clara is flipping on a big Internet switch this week, becoming what it says is the first in the country to use wireless, digital "smart meters" on homes as channels for free citywide outdoor Wi-Fi.