Mon, Feb 13, 2012 -- 12:04 PM
E.U. Approves Google's Deal to Buy Motorola Mobility ... Burning Man Rethinks Ticket Lottery ... Sonoma Tourism Rises
Google Clears Major Hurdle in Motorola Mobility Acquisition
The Mountain View-based search giant today confirmed that the European Union has approved the $12.5 billion deal. U.S. regulators still need to sign off.
Burning Man Rethinks Plans for Lottery Admission
This year Burning Man set up a lottery to sell more than 48,000 tickets, in hopes of giving first-timers a better chance. But the lottery would prevent groups of Burners from attending together and enjoying a communal experience.
Sonoma County Tourism Rises
New figures from Sonoma County show more tourists, and their dollars, are coming to wine country. The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau says its index of tourist activity was up 15 percent last year.


