Lancaster

Section 8 Renters Encounter Resistance

Lancaster, California has experienced a surge of Section 8 renters, and they are facing discrimination from residents and city officials, Jennifer Medina reports for The New York Times.

11 August 2011 - 1:00pm

The New York Times

Mayor Suggests Broadcasting Bird Sounds

The mayor of the small town of Lancaster, California, has proposed broadcasting recordings of bird noises along one of the city's main streets to "make people happier".

31 January 2011 - 5:00am

CBS

Solar Thermal Power Tower Debuts in U.S.

This week, eSolar debuted the first solar thermal power tower in the U.S., which they say is a step forward in technology and affordability.

9 August 2009 - 5:00am

Earth2Tech

The Planetizen News Brief - 6/25/09

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City crime rankings drill down, small-town Pennsylvania turns its cameras on, and big city mayors gripe about unfair stimulus distribution -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

25 June 2009 - 9:00am

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Under Surveillance

The city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will soon be one of the most watched cities in the world, with plans for 165 closed circuit cameras monitoring public spaces.

23 June 2009 - 9:00am

Los Angeles Times