California

CA Beach City Prevents Oil Drilling

Hermosa Beach won a court victory which says that they can ban oil drilling by ocean-tapping wells within the city.

January 25, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Largest U.S. Rooftop Solar Project Proposed

Alameda County, CA, wants to generate electricity by installing solar panels on housing units of the Santa Rita jail.

January 24, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Disney's California Adventure

Disney's new theme park next to Disneyland is part of a grand plan to make Anaheim a world-class destination.

January 24, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

San Jose Drops Plans For Airport Complex

Dropping approved designs for an airline passenger complex, San Jose now has a new proposal.

January 23, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Keeping Junk Out Of The L.A. River

The State of California is requiring that trash be kept out of the L.A. River. Cities say it will cost too much.

January 22, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

A New Model For California Toxic Cleanup

The toxic runoff from Iron Mountain near Redding, CA will be cleaned up with $160 million from a French firm. Why?

January 21, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

California Land Use Paradigm Limits Home Ownership

The emerging land-use paradigm in California is making it increasingly difficult for people to realize the dream of home ownership.

January 21, 2001 - The Sacramento Bee

More Airports Needed In Southern California

Even with an expansion at LAX, officials are calling for increased capacity in neighboring Orange County to help meet demand.

January 20, 2001 - Orange County Register

LAX Expansion Under Attack

Environmental studies for the proposed LAX $12-billion expansion were relaeased Thursday and are already under attack.

January 19, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Orange County Moving Toward Elevated Train

The county's transportation authority is closer to choosing a route, but residents are not so sure about the project.

January 18, 2001 - Orange County Register

Studies Focus On Quake-risk Areas

Two studies identify quake-prone "hot spots" in Southern California.

January 18, 2001 - Orange County Register

California's Regionalism-building Effort

California has a baffling maze of localgovernments -- 58 counties, 473 cities, 1,000 school districts and 4,800 special districts.

January 18, 2001 - Alliance For Redesigning Government

Downtown Revitalization With Small Business

While many cities have turned to corporate America to revitalize Main Street, the city of Tustin is looking to mom-and-pop's to help rebuild its downtown.

January 17, 2001 - Orange County Register

Surviving Silicon Beach

The dot-com invasion is causing housing prices to soar in Santa Cruz, CA.

January 17, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Hollow City

Dot-com money is draining out the quirkiness and creativity of San Francisco.

January 16, 2001 - Utne Reader

California Officials Argue Over Housing Needs

How much new housing does Southern California need? State and local officials continue to argue.

January 15, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Goodbye To Electric Cars?

The electric car sounds like a great idea, but even one of its leading supporters has lost faith.

January 15, 2001 - LA Weekly

Your Neighbor's Tree

What do you do when your neighbor's tree encroaches on your property? In California, the answer isn't so clear.

January 15, 2001 - Inman News

Heart Of Screenland Needs Restoration

Culver City, MGM's former home, must bring new life to downtown businesses. A new town plaza is the answer.

January 15, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Babbitt Issues Parting Shots

Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt strikes back against the mining industry with new regulations to curb hardrock mining.

January 15, 2001 - The Washington Post

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