March 3, 2014
On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that the Stanislaus County Council of Governments (STANCOG) will discuss a proposed ½% sales tax to fund transportation projects with the City of Turlock. According to the article, the tax would raise 970 million dollars for transportation projects over the next 25 years. The tax […]
February 18, 2014
On Feburary 10, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that Yosemite Community College District is planning to purchase four (4) acres of land in Turlock for a future expansion of Modesto Junior College. The four (4) acre site is made up of four (4) parcels. The parcels will be purchased with Measure E bond money approved […]
February 18, 2014
On February 10, 2014 the Sacramento Bee Newspaper reported that new steel flood control gates are headed for installation at Folsom Dam. According to the article the project to design and install the gates cost around a billion dollars and was funded with Federal tax dollars. The gates will double the level of flood protection […]
February 18, 2014
On February 9, 2014 the Stockton Record Newspaper reported that a new farm worker housing project is nearing completion near the intersection of Highway 99 and Mariposa Road in Stockton, California. The housing complex is scheduled to open in March and features 70 new housing units. According to the article, the builder of the complex, […]
February 18, 2014
On February 12, 2014 the Stockton Record Newspaper reported the City of Stockton released a climate change plan after 5 years of work. According to the article the climate plan is required as part of a 2008 legal settlement with the Sierra Club. However, the City isn’t required to act on elements of the plan, […]
February 10, 2014
On January 13, 2014 the Sacramento Bee Newspaper reported that the City of Richmond are seeking a partnership with other local communities. Richmond wants to form a joint powers authority that would allow it to seize the mortgages on foreclosed homes, write down the principal, and refinance the loan. Mortgage lenders and investors would take […]
February 10, 2014
On January 24, 2014 the Stockton Record Newspaper reported that San Joaquin County residents had their first opportunity to comment on proposed changes to regulation of wineries within the county. The proposed changes deal specifically with events held at wineries. According to the article, wineries and business advocates claim these events are vital for the […]
February 10, 2014
On January 23, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported the University of California Board of Regents had voted to preserve over 6,500 acres of grassland on the north and east side of the UC Merced Campus. The article indicated the grassland is unique for its vernal pools. The land is already used by university students […]
February 10, 2014
On January 27, 2014 the San Francisco Chronicle published an article about efforts to preserve the historic sand dunes in Oakley, California. The article indicates the City of Oakley was built on sandy topography that was slowly buried by farming, flood control levees, and land development. According to the article local conservation advocates have been […]
February 10, 2014
On January 13, 2014 the Modesto Bee Newspaper reported that efforts to cut the City of Modesto Budget may have impacts on land use within the City. The article listed several proposals for budget cuts that would allow the City to make up part of a 9 million dollar shortfall they will face over the […]
