Madera Unified votes on general obligation bond 
After discussing the amount and projected scope of the proposed general obligation bond, Madera Unified School District’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to adopt the resolution, placing the bond on the November ballot.

Homebuilders Bolster Sales With Freebies: Incentives Aim to Keep Inventories in Check 
Aug. 12–When Fox & Jacobs recently decided it was time to move some houses, the Dallas-based homebuilder knew just how to catch women’s attention.