California

Keeping the San Joaquin River Wet

Farmers and environmentalists have begun experiments aimed at eventually restoring the river, which runs dry in the summer since the Friant dam was built in the 1940s.

July 18, 2000 - The Fresno Bee

Oakland's Plan to Save Affordable Housing

The housing boom has come to Oakland, and officials are afraid that affordable housing will be the first to be lost.

July 18, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

California's Worst Water Pollutors

New state water study lists California's worst water polluters with San Francisco topping the list.

July 18, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Environmental Concerns Delay Mountain Casino

A casino planned in the mountain community of Coarsegold, CA, near the Yosemite National Park, has been delayed due to environmental concerns.

July 17, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Palo Alto's Green Police Building

Design for new police building in Palo Alto, CA, will be environmentally sensitive.

July 17, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Wildlife Service Seeks Feedback

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public feedback concering a proposal to protect about 2,500 acres of private land in California's Coachella Valley.

July 17, 2000 - Desert Sun Palm Springs

Trains or BART?

Could conventional commuter trains be a cheaper alternative to extending the BART to San Jose, CA?

July 17, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

National City Projects Back on Track

National City, CA, plans to replace abandoned industrial buildings and unused railroads with tourist attractions.

July 17, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Brick and Mortar Meets Technology

And historic downtown Los Angeles building Forms alliance with business incubator.

July 17, 2000 - Downtown News

Portola Valley Fights Monster Homes

Portola Valley, CA, tries to maintain its rustic character as Silicon Valley's rich move in.

July 17, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Genesis LA Targets Inner City Development

With support of Mayor Riordan a new project called Genesis LA is focusing $250 million on 15 major unused parcels in Los Angeles.

July 17, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

San Francisco's Loft Movement

Joe O'Donoghue, director of the San Francisco Residential Builders Association, has reshaped the San Francisco landscape through loft construction.

July 17, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Anaheim, Garden Grove Duel Over Hotels

Anaheim has been slow to react to a Disney expansion, but neighboring Garden Grove has moved quickly to meet the need for new hotels.

July 17, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Rents Soar in Silicon Valley

Up to 40 percent increase in apartment rents hits the Silicon Valley.

July 17, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Fresno's Parking Lot Boom

Fresno County has 443,000 licensed drivers -- and almost as many parking spaces. Is it time to change zoning codes?

July 16, 2000 - The Fresno Bee

California Cities Helen Putnam Award Winners

This prestigious award program recognizes cities' outstanding achievements and innovations.

July 16, 2000 - Western City

Santa Clara Property Value Up 9.74%

Assessed value of all real property in Santa Clara County, CA, grew 9.74 percentlast year.

July 15, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Headwaters Environmentalists Get Extension

Judge gives environmental groups more time to get fundsto prevent logging in California's "Headwaters" case.

July 15, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Beach City Toxic Dump Cleanup Unlikely

Huntington Beach's toxic dumpsite may be one of California's mostdangerous.

July 15, 2000 - OC Weekly

Cities and the Telecommunications Revolution

The stakes for cities is significant -- fiber optic cables run under city streets -- and could change the face and social fabric of local communities.

July 15, 2000 - Western City

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

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