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California climate change law may cause short-term job loss and energy cost increase
California climate change law may cause short-term job loss and energy cost increase
The independent and nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) in Sacramento says there will be some economic disruption and higher energy costs if the 2006 climate change law is implemented.  ...
10 Mar, 2010
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4 min read
Early melt means less cool water for California
Early melt means less cool water for California
The Sierras are in the midst of a series of major storms expected to add significant depth to the winter snowpack.  And in case you think that’s just ho-hum information, here’s a fact you might f ...
21 Jan, 2010
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2 min read
Everyday is Earth Day for Sierra ski businesses
Everyday is Earth Day for Sierra ski businesses
Corporate America embraces Earth Day for its symbolism, but California’s ski industry takes its role in the protection of our planet far more seriously.  Why?  Because bumps along the Earth’ ...
14 Jan, 2010
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3 min read
Oakland Cop Slaying Should Spur Renewed Call for Federal Assault Weapons Ban
Oakland Cop Slaying Should Spur Renewed Call for Federal Assault Weapons Ban
Probably no one who attended or watched last Friday's funeral service for the four slain Oakland Police officers spent much time reflecting on the fact that two of these brave public servants died at ...
30 Mar, 2009
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3 min read
Watering Down
Watering Down
California officially has a budget-yes! Now that that order of business has been taken care of, let's turn to another pressing local problem: water in the time of drought. The California seasonal drou ...
25 Feb, 2009
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3 min read
Think We Have it Bad? Look East
Think We Have it Bad? Look East
For Californians who feel they are part of anAlice-in-Wonderland budget process, check out what's going on in theneighboring state of Nevada. Governor Jim Gibbons recently announcedsome draconian sol ...
04 Feb, 2009
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3 min read