California released its business growth report.

The state Department of Commerce said 301 firms selected California for business growth during the first half of the year, 141 more than in the same period a year earlier. The department said the new business growth is expected to generate 108,102 jobs--30,887 directly and 77,215 indirectly--and result in nearly $1.2 billion of investment. During 1984, California attracted 415 companies with expansion and new location plans--more than any other state, the department said. Of the 301 companies that selected California this year, 204 announced their plans during the second quarter.