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Land Use Planning And Climate Change May Be Linked In Lawsuits

While Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has received fame for making global warming a priority, he has studiously avoided the land use connection. Not so for California's attorney general, who is tackling the issue head on, even warning of litigation.
16 November 2007 - 11:00am
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Vendors Upset Over Dust From BRT

Street vendors in Berkeley are voicing complaints that a new rapid bus line is passing by too quickly, stirring up dust along the sidewalk that covers them and their merchandise.
3 September 2007 - 11:00am
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Californians Bucking National Trend By Guzzling Less Gas

While American drivers are burning record amounts of gas to feed their motoring habits, a weird thing is happening in the freeway state – Californians continue to consume less gasoline. Sustained high gas prices may play a role by changing behavior.
4 August 2007 - 9:00am
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A Comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy Is More Than Just Inclusionary Zoning

Participating on Oakland’s Inclusionary Housing Blue Ribbon Commission, a home builder points to the futility of inclusionary zoning and lists effective alternatives that should be included in a comprehensive approach to building affordable housing.
20 February 2007 - 5:00am
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New Clean Diesel Fuel Debuts

In the most important fuel improvement since lead was removed from gasoline a generation ago, 97% of the sulfur from diesel fuel will be removed, dramatically reducing particulate emissions, resulting in improvements to health and longevity.
5 September 2006 - 1:00pm
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A Planning Commission Embraces Height And Density

Oakland's Planning Commission is delighted to approve two residential highrises as the city continues enjoying its downtown revival under Mayor Jerry Brown.
22 December 2005 - 5:00am
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California's Infrastructure On The Edge Of Collapse

Major investments in transportation infrastructure are required to keep California moving. Many companies are leaving California due to congestion delays and cargo backups at the ports.
18 November 2005 - 5:00am
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The Suicide Bridge Movie

A filmaker ends up with footage of 19 deaths by people jumping off what is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark.
22 January 2005 - 7:00am
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CA Transportation Systsem 'On Verge Of Collapse'

California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.
7 January 2005 - 9:00am
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Revitalization and Gentrification in Oakland

A largely African-American neighborhood in Oakland, CA, is attracting businesses and commercial property values have increased.
9 December 2004 - 12:00pm
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San Francisco's Transportation 2030

The Bay Area's Metropolitan Transportation Commission releases its 25-year plan for the region's transportation network.
23 November 2004 - 9:00am
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When Does A Liquor Store Become A Nuisance?

Neighborhood residents find that closing an unruly local liquor store -- is a lesson in planning gone awry.
9 November 2004 - 1:00pm
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Top U.S. Transit System Named

In an apparent surprise to riders, the American Public Transit Association names northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) the top transit system in America.
25 August 2004 - 7:00am
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Caltrans Mystery Tour Of Caldecott Tunnel

The California Department of Transportation offers tours of a working transit tunnel filled with history and surprises.
26 June 2004 - 5:00am
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Behind the local Indian buffet lies a whole community

In Emeryville, California, a burgeoning community of Indian immigrants is revitalizing everything from schools to love.
1 April 2004 - 12:00pm
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So Much For Trying To Ban Big Box Retailers

Alameda County, California, might have spoken too soon in passing a big box ban.
29 March 2004 - 1:00pm
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High School Teams Study Urban Planning

Fifteen hours ago, they thought a footprint came from a tennis shoe and now they are talking about density...
6 February 2003 - 1:00pm
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Biodiesel: The New Fuel

Vegetable oil-powered vehicles would cost the city more but produce less pollution.
4 December 2002 - 10:00am
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Getting Green Out Of Brownfields

California's Bay Area has been successful in returning brownfields to productive use.
30 August 2002 - 5:00am
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Smart Growth Blooms Amid Sprawl

New Urbanist project in Santa Clara fills gap in Bay Area development scene.
30 July 2002 - 8:00am
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