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March 20, 2006

Ventura County Voters Invoke SOAR Ordinance to Preserve Open Space and Moderate Development

Voters in Moorpark have made clear what kind of growth they don't want. Now it's time for Ventura County cities to encourage smart development, says SOAR Executive Director Karen Schmidt.

March 20, 2006

L.A.'s Industrial Base Suffers from Scarcity of Land

LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser discusses the results of a recent study suggesting that the L.A. region should not be so quick to embrace conversion of industrial land.

March 20, 2006

State Parks Commission Objects to Destructive Toll Road Route in O.C.

State Parks Commission Chair Bobby Shriver laments that the commission does not have the authority to stop a tollway that would cut through San Onofre State Park.

March 20, 2006

Marquez Pursues Ambitious Agenda at L.A. Housing Dept.

The L.A. Housing Department and its director, Mercedes Marquez, take a thorough, systematic approach to protecting renters and helping find and develop properties for workforce housing.

March 20, 2006

L.A. City Council Keeps Options Open In Negotiations for New Sunshine Canyon Contract

L.A. Councilmember Greig Smith leads the city's efforts to develop alternatives to landfills and negotiate flexible contract with BFI.

March 20, 2006

Gastelum Evaluates Importance of Investing in Fragile Bay-Delta Levee System

Former MWD head Ron Gastelum evaluates the state's water needs in light of continuing bond negotiations.

March 20, 2006

MWD's New GM Kightlinger Assumes Responsibility for Region's Water Supply

Jeff Kightlinger takes the helm of MW as the agency remains focused on its top priorities: levee maintenance, allocation water from the Colorado River, and ensuring a steady supply.

March 20, 2006

No Infrastructure Bond a ‘Capitol Crime;' ‘3-15 Commission' Needed to Investigate

LAEDC board member David Grannis reflects on the consequences of and reasons for the collapse of bond negotiations in Sacramento on March 15.

March 7, 2006

MIR Extra: California's Former Governors on Infrastructure: Let Voters Decide in June

With three days to go before the March 10 June ballot deadline, California's four living former governors explain the urgency of the state's infrastructure needs.

February 24, 2006

Portland's Congressman Blumenauer Pledges to Support California's Transportation Initiatives

In a recent speech at LA's Mobility 21 meeting, Rep. Blumenauer presented a vision for 21st century federal transportation appropriations and explained why California's cities should benefit.

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