The Sacramento Bee

An agreement between two California cities would establish a permanent green line of prime farmland preserve between the cities.

Sacramento planners, aiming for "neighborly city streets" propose limiting houses with protruding garages.

This Sacramento Bee Story examines the complex process by which unused water is now conveyed... when it is conveyed.

California and other western states are growing faster in population than several third-world countries. How can planning keep up?

Airport development and expansion is on hold after 9/11, even though air travel is increasing rapidly.

Dan Walters looks at the recent academic trends in promoting regionalism in spite of residents who are hesitant to become a part of "bigger government."

With more than 6,000 different elected entities and funding sources throughout the state, how can you plan effectively?

The Sacramento Council of Governments offers a concept that is truly regional in scope.

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments is exploring ways to make walking a viable mode of transportation in its new regional transportation plan.

A Sacramento Bee editorial argues that California can no longer ignore its growth. Planners must choose a course.

The Sacramento Bee's in-depth series, "Grappling With Growth", looks at how well suburban northern California is dealing with growth.

The Pew Oceans Commission is expected to report that sprawl and waste runoff are threatening the nation's East and West coasts.

A 20-year plan for expansion of Sacramento's HOV lanes is halted by Sacramento -- for fear it will cause urban sprawl.

Columnist Daniel Weintraub recounts Sacramento State public policy professor Rob Wassmer's criticisms of a recent Brookings Institution study on sprawl in the U.S.

With up to 8 pounds of lead in one computer monitor, cities are trying to find solutions to cope with the disposal of obsolete computers filled with toxins.

Assembly bill 680 proposes to redistribute tax revenues by population rather than by purchases, which some lawmakers hope will encourage more affordable housing in already developed cities.

New technology will allow truck drivers to use appliances without keeping their diesel engines running.

The City of Oakland, California will require translation of public documents into languages spoken by 10,000 residents.

Officials from the California High Speed Rail Authority are eager to begin bullet train service in the state by 2020.

Two bills are being considered in the state house that may force planners to consider a development's effect on the state's water supply.