The Afternoon News Links - April 15, 2009

• The current "great recession" in California and the United States will, most likely, continue into the middle of next year due, in part, to commercial and residential real estate. Click here for the details.
• At least someone is still investing in commercial real estate (hint: its Donald Trump)
• The Obama administration is expected to publicize the 'stress tests' of the countries largest banks. More information on this can be found here.
• According to Jerry Brown, "Newsom is trying to make everyone think I'm Hillary, and he's Obama." Click here for the story.
• Gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell is moving to Southern California to gain more exposure in the southern part of the state.
• U.S. House Representatives from the Bay Area have posted their 'earmark' wish list.