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A Multibillion-Dollar Market

Last week, the state of California’s Air Resources Board adopted rules limiting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.  The rules will allow power plants, factories, and others to trade permits to pollute in a program known as cap-and-trade. Many manufacturers believe the program will raise costs and hurt the state’s competitiveness.   Some environmentalists also [...]

Can We Take Water for Granted?

California is in the midst of a three year drought. The water agency that serves much of the South Bay decided in April to cut supplies to its customers by 10 to 15 percent. Ron Wildermuth of the West Basin Water District and Henry Wind of the California Water Service will be speaking at a Community Meeting on Water at [...]

One Inspired Individual

Over a period of 33 years, Italian immigrant Simon “Sam” Rodia built a series of structures in the Watts neighborhood of L.A.  Adorned with bits of tile, pottery, colored bottle glass, and shells, the Watts Towers were saved from demolition fifty years ago.  In spite of official declarations that they were unsafe, the towers passed [...]

A Critical Shortage

Scant rainfall and meager snow-packs are leading water experts in California to predict that the state may face its worst drought ever.  The situation is further complicated by population growth and the desire to protect endangered species. Because farmers in the Central Valley can expect a fraction of needed water for irrigation, fields are being [...]

The Zeppelin Returns

Beginning Friday, a California company will begin offering zeppelin tours of the San Francisco Bay area.  The zeppelin (distinct from the blimp in that it has a rigid internal frame covered with canvas) was invented in the late 19th century and used for passenger and military transport until the start of the Second World War. [...]

Election 2008

November 4th is Election Day, with the presidency, Congressional seats, state and local races, and ballot measures at stake.  Voter information can be found at www.lavote.net, the web site for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, (800) 815-2666, voterInfo@rrcc.lacounty.gov.  For those who are unsure about where to vote, the site provides a Polling Place Lookup [...]