California

Kissing Up to the Community

Once seen as saviors, dot-coms are causing problems in communities; some high-tech businesses in San Francisco are trying to make amends.

August 31, 2000 - Salon

Infrastructure Planning is Key to Smart Growth

Success of regional trade industry depends on speed in moving goods. Are you planning for it?

August 31, 2000 - Planetizen

LAUSD's Failed School Planning Efforts

The Planning Report presents an excerpt from KCRW's Which Way L.A.? with key players arguing both sides of this $200 million fiasco.

August 31, 2000 - The Planning Report

High-Flying Wetlands in San Francisco

Officials agree on plan to authorize $30 million to restore wetlands near San Francisco's airport.

August 30, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

State Water Overhaul Plan Approved

State and federal officials signed a document on Monday that supposedly finalized the planning process of CalFed, the historic watersupply system program.

August 30, 2000 - Bakersfield Californian

California To Buy Wildlife Corridor

Instead of a 1,550-house development, a 649-acre parcel will become a wildlife corridor.

August 30, 2000 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Ontario

Reaffirming Water Rights

This Contra Costa Times editorial discusses the implicationsof the California Supreme Court ruling last week involving farmers fromthe Mojave River Basin, which seemed to uphold an individualistic "firstcome, first served" principle in regard to wat

August 30, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Larger Chunk of Property Taxes for Cities, Counties

Legislation crafted this week that would guarantee more moneyfor California cities and counties seeks to reverse the local property tax raid bythe state during the early 1990s recession.

August 30, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Fight

A $100-million project to restore ocean tides to the State Beach in Huntington Beach has become contentious. Hearings begin on Thursday.

August 30, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Walk At Your Own Risk

Cities across Los Angeles County are taking measures to make streets safer for pedestrians. Is it working?

August 30, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Do LA's Neighborhood Councils Work?

Los Angeles is experimenting with neighborhood councils, and critics say the process is a mess. What's really going on?

August 30, 2000 - KCRW - Which Way, LA?

Dot-Com Culture Clash

Santa Barbara is growing into 'Silicon Valley South' and many long-time residents are worried.

August 30, 2000 - Salon

Will Life Be Better In 2010?

Will the public support alternative modes of transportation and reinvestment in the urban core?

August 30, 2000 - The Metro Investment Report

Silicon Valley Tech Vs. Environmentalists

Silicon Valley sprawls, pitting environmentalists against tech companies

August 29, 2000 - Nando Times

The Code Enforcers

As cities grow and age, code-enforcement gains importance.

August 29, 2000 - Orange County Register

CalFed's New Wave Approved

State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.

August 29, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Air Cargo Hub For San Bernardino County

A former airbase in Victorville will expand its runway and build an air cargodistribution hub.

August 29, 2000 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Ontario

400 New Cabs for San Francisco?

Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."

August 29, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Long Beach to Protect Parks 'In Perpetuity'?

A bill would ban public and private development in Long Beach parks.

August 29, 2000 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

Telecom Hotels: Dead Zone?

Telecom hotels in downtown Sacramento are turning out to be a mixed blessing.

August 29, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

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