California

Mysterious Disease Killing Oak Trees

Northern California has been hit by a fungus that is killing hundreds of thousands of oaks. It is feared that the disease might spread across the US.

September 22, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Making Money Building Housing For Seniors

Shifting demographics have made building housing for wealthy seniors in Southern California cities profitable.

September 21, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Vice-Presidential Hopeful Visits Digital Coast

Joe Lieberman, Democratic Vice-Presidential hopeful, visited Los Angeles' Digital Coast, calling it "the wired West".

September 21, 2000 - Nando Times

Experts Study Orange County Wetlands

A study funded by the EPA and other federal agencies asks the question "Do restored wetlands match up to natural wetlands in the same region?"

September 21, 2000 - Orange County Register

San Diego In Peril

San Diego Union-Tribune editorial highlights the need for a comprehensive regional approach to growth in order to preserve qualityof life in San Diego.

September 21, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Court Won't Take MWD Water Fees Case

The Supreme Court refused to take a petition by the San DiegoCounty Water Authority to limit the Metropolitan Water District's policyof charging fees to water agencies that want to use its water supplysystem.

September 21, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Criticism of Cisco Widens

Criticism of the Cisco project in Coyote Valley expanded with the accusation by GreenParty presidential candidate Ralph Nader that the project is an example of sprawling development.

September 21, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Sacramento Plays Catch-Up With Mitigation

Create the impact first, then deal with it. "Mitigate" is the government verb describing this constant catch-up.

September 20, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

San Diego's Ballpark Problem

The San Diego Padres baseball team threatened to halt construction of it's new downtown ballpark unless they find additional funds.

September 20, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Public Input On Homelessness Sought

Contra Costa County officials are asking for public input on solving the growing problem of homelessness.

September 20, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

San Francisco Growth Battle Heats Up

As dot-coms contribute to spiraling rents and driving out low-income residents and small businesses, voters have to decide how "accommodating the city will be to high-tech companies."

September 20, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

California Hotel Business Sturdy

Theoverall hotel occupancy rate in Los Angeles County was 78.4%, justslightlyahead of 78.3% a year ago.

September 19, 2000 - LAEDC Economic Data Global Express (e-Edge)

Japanese Weave A Convenient Web

E-Commerce revitalizes neighborhood corner stores.

September 19, 2000 - The Boston Globe

About Freeway Soundwalls

Love 'em or hate 'em, soundwalls have become a very familiar sight on our freeways.

September 19, 2000 - Sound Advice

Abitrary Endangered Species Boundaries?

Activists and developers accuse the use US Fish and Wildlife Service of simply drawing huge circles on the map to protect endangered species.

September 19, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Dot Com Urban Flight

Droves of San Francisco Bay Area technology companies, are considering relocating to Sacramento or Washington state or Tennessee -- anywhere but here.

September 19, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Sprawl Initiative

A dangerous ballot-box assault on the quality of life in the Sacramento region will appear before California voters in the form of Measure O.

September 18, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Thousands Cleanup California Coastline

50,000 volunteers clean up California's coast as part of the 16th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

September 18, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

El Toro Awaits A Crucial Decision

On the anniversary of Orange County facility's renovation, the battle over El Toro goes on.

September 18, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Reality Check For Electric Cars

Not even one-tenth of one percent of the vehicles sold today are electric. Is the state AirResources Board 10% mandate realistic?

September 18, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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