California

Hybrids In HOV Lanes May Make Pollution Worse

John Tierney cites "The Tragedy of the Commons," by Garrett Hardin, to show how giving hybrid cars HOV Lane rights will clog up the lanes, and result in a less efficient transportation system.

August 30, 2005 - The New York Times

The Growth Of Housing In Industrial Districts

As real estate prices skyrocket, housing is appearing in fading industrial enclaves across the country. The two uses are not always the best fit.

August 30, 2005 - Los Angeles Downtown News

Have Hybrid, Will Travel

Auto dealers are getting as much as $4,000 over sticker for hybrids that now have carpool privileges.

August 30, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Trees, Ocean Vistas And Jail Time

A neighbors' feud in Malibu over eucalyptus trees that block an ocean view could result in jail time.

August 29, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Problems With 'Prestige' Infill Development

Prestige developments may make for good plans, but they are "hell" for surrounding neighborhoods.

August 29, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Profile And History Of L.A.'s Skid Row

The Los Angeles Times takes a gritty look at a 50-block area of "grime, despair, struggle and hope known as skid row."

August 26, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Base Training At The Presidio

As the BRAC commission weighs the fate of bases across the nation, The Slatin Report looks at one outcome that will be tough to repeat. [Includes photos.]

August 22, 2005 - The Slatin Report

Dynamically Pricing Parking, Or The Goldilocks Principle

Will new curbside sensor technology make it possible to price parking spaces based on demand and usage?

August 22, 2005 - San Francisco Weekly

A History Of Transit Planning (And Not), In Los Angeles

Can LA's new mayor beat back the 'demons that have derailed L.A.’s most ambitious transit plans' and build the rail system Los Angeles deserves?

August 22, 2005 - LA Weekly

A Financial Analysis Of L.A.'s Grand Ave. Plan

An independent financial analysis of LA's iconic Grand Ave. plan shows just how complex big public-private deals can be.

August 21, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Economic Development Through Video Surveillance

Video surveillance cameras have been keeping taggers away from selected neighborhoods. The city considers expanding the program citywide.

August 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

San Francisco Least Affordable Place To Live

According to a new study, buying and renting a house in the Bay area is all but impossible for most people.

August 19, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A Big-Box Wasteland?

Big box retail stores are eating away at the 'American soul like a cancer', argues SF Gate Columnist, Mark Morford.

August 17, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

California's Ocean Economy

A new report highlights the importance of the ocean and coast to California's economy.

August 16, 2005 - National Ocean Economics Program

Gas Prices Aren't Driving Los Angelenos To Transit

For the most part, higher gas prices don't induce drivers to take public transit. Extra time required for public transit is a major disincentive.

August 15, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Feel Better About Being In Traffic

The California Department of Transportation is using a new system of electric signs to give motorists more information about freeway traffic.

August 14, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Saving Compton's Creek

In a city famous for gangs, it's hard to imagine how a creek could improve life.

August 12, 2005 - LA Weekly

Freeway Tunnel Would Be Nation

Congress has approved $2.4 million to study a five-mile, $2 billion tunnel that would be the longest continuous highway tunnel in the US.

August 12, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Remembering The Watts Riots

Mystery writer Walter Mosley reminds Angelinos that on the 40th anniversary of the Watts Riots, rage still smolders in the city.

August 10, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Ventura, CA Passes All-infill General Plan

The City of Ventura, CA adopts an all-infill general plan, replacing it's previous plan from 1989.

August 9, 2005 - Ventura County Star

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