March 2006

March 20, 2006

California's Former Governors Demand that Voters Be Allowed to Vote On An Infrastructure Bond

Despite the following op-ed by Gray Davis, Pete Wilson, George Deukmejian, and Jerry Brown, California's political leaders failed agree on an infrastructure bond for the June ballot.

March 20, 2006

A Restored, Revived L.A. River: Master Plan Process Contributes to Realization of Dream

FOLAR co-founder Lewis MacAdams hopes the master plan for the L.A. River will result in clean water, new parks, and development that respects and enhances L.A.'s neglected waterway.

March 20, 2006

Public Markets Promote Economic, Social, and Health Benefits - And Should Be Encouraged

Steve Davies and Dr. Neal Kaufman contend that farmers' markets are far from quaint trappings of gentrification -- their health and social benefits should be available to all communities.

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

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.

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