California
Which Way, Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Mayor candidates debate LA's most pressing urban issues on KCRW.
LAUSD Valley Site Snatched
LAUSD has been conducting environmental tests on a Van Nuys property. A middle school is needed. A car dealership has purchased the site for storage.
Downtown Long Beach Mall
A $75-million downtown Long Beach retail and residential complex has been approved. Opponents say Queensway Bay project should come first.
Smart Building
This Fresno Bee editorial encourages Gov. Davis to sign a bill that would require the state to locating its offices near transit hubs.
Who Should Pay For Flood Control?
The Sacramento Bee comes out against AB1147, which would require local California communities to pay a higher share for flood-control projects.
California's Uneven Land Tax
Taxable values in California counties are soaring as a result of new construction and property sales. But utilities are exempt. What's going on?
Historic Route 66 Signs Replaced
Souvenir hunters steal historic Route 66 signs prompting San Bernardino County to replace them with stencilled symbols on the pavement.
East L.A.'s Wetlands
Within the 25-acre Hazard Park on the Eastside, there is a 2-acre wetland section. It is surrounded by development. Protectors are ready to fight.
Order To Stop Crystal Cove Runoff
Nine thousand gallons of effluent has been illegally discharged onto Crystal Cove Beach. Runoff is the prime culprit in coastal pollution.
'Mansionization' vs. Property Rights
Facing threat of lawsuits, California city declines zoning against massive homes.
Selling Recycled Motor Oil
Kern County wins Ford Foundation award for retailing used motor oil.
Lawsuits Threaten California Coastal Access
Suits challenge easements that allow public access to coast.
Santa Barbara Plans High Tech Expansion
Officials seek to buy into Goleta's high-tech development to clear path for proposed expansion of runway.
Niagra Fall's $1 Billion Casino Complex
Niagra Falls, NY will be the home for a billion-dollar gambling casino and related entertainment facilities.
Email And Public Records Act?
The Leage of California cities addresses the tough questions: When is an email a public document? The answer might surprise you.
Logging Impacts on Watersheds
California's Board of Forestry plans to look at the impact of logging on entire watersheds.
Nostalgia Drives Drive-Ins
Once feared to be on the brink of extinction, drive-in theaters have survived thanks to devoted fans and creative businesses.
Minor League Stadiums Costly For Cities
As Bakersfield plans for a new stadium, other cities show losses.
The Continuing Playa Vista Saga
The LA Weekly continues its ongoing and heated commentary about the continuing saga that is Playa Vista.
Principles for Smart Growth
The League of California Cities has adopted 10 principles for smart growth.
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