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California restarts work on 5,000 projects
Following the sale of $6.85 billion in bonds, including $5.2 billion in Recovery Act-backed bonds, more than 5,000 projects will be restarted in California, reviving economic activity and creating jobs.
Central Valley Business Times article
State can lead on cleaner fuels
In 1975, California launched the modern era of clean-air regulation when it mandated the use of catalytic converters. Now California is poised to take an equally historic step when the California Air Resources Board votes on a proposed low-carbon fuel standard.
Sacramento Bee opinion
Scientist points to environmentally helpful oil production
Oil producers -- including some in Kern -- can play an important role in efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, a Wyoming scientist told students at Cal State Bakersfield Wednesday.
Bakersfield Californian article
Panel: Wastewater ammonia 'likely' alters Delta
A panel of independent scientists has affirmed in a new report that ammonia from urban wastewater is a "likely" contributor to environmental shifts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Sacramento Bee article
We need energy alternatives, but don't rule out offshore drilling
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar came to the wrong place at the wrong time if he was looking for support for oil drilling off the California coast.
Stockton Record opinion
Food safety reform likely
In response to incidences of food-borne illness being reported around the country, a series of food safety bills has surfaced on Capitol Hill in an attempt to strengthen the nation's food system and further protect consumer health.
California Farm Bureau article
Sequoia, Kings Canyon national parks to spend stimulus funds on repairs, upgrades
As much as $14 million in economic stimulus money will be used to fix trails, upgrade outdated water systems and install a state-of-the-art solar generator in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.
Visalia Times-Delta article
Clovis shopping center report gets planners' OK
Clovis planning commissioners unanimously recommended an environmental report and site plan for a new 491,000-square-foot shopping center near Highway 168 and Clovis Avenue.
Fresno Bee article
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TIP OF THE DAY
Increasing lighting efficiency is a fast way to decrease your electricity bills. Turn off the lights in any room you're not using, or consider installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce the amount of time your lights are on.
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April 23, 2009
5 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
The Valley Futures Forum:
The San Joaquin Valley Blueprint
The Great Valley Center
Room 201 Needham St.
Modesto, CA
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April 24 , 2009
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
No Homeowner Left Behind Foreclosure Workshops
Gateway Community Church
353 E. Donna Drive
Merced, CA
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April 28 , 2009
9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Local Impacts of AB 32/SB 375
Merced City Hall
678 W. 18th
Merced, CA
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May 5 , 2009
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
SB 375 Regional Targets Advisory Committee (RTAC) Public Meeting
CA EPA Headquarters
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA
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May 6 & 7, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Great Valley Center's
Annual Conference:
20/20 Foresight: A View of the Great Valley in a Decade
Sacramento, CA
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May 7, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local Government Commission
SB 375 Workshop
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
Fresno, CA
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May 8, 2009
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PG&E Training: Existing Homes Can Be Energy Efficient
5658 E. Clinton Ave
Fresno, CA
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May 30 & 31, 2009
Pick and Gather at
Riverdance Farms
12330 Livingston-Cressey Rd.
Livingston, CA
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