Monthly Archives: November 2006

The forecasts from the 1960’s and 70’s were all wrong about the world populating itself to death through starvation, etc, etc, but what about these new predictions, also predicting decline, and how accurate are they? Very balanced article!Jonathan V. Last: … Continue reading →

This will be a very interesting case to follow and already the arguments are compelling, on both sides. It could also bring the proper perspective to the strange law the state of California recently passed about global warming.High court tackles … Continue reading →

Messy problem needs fixing and it might require the loss of some agricultural land. Selenium fix remains elusiveA solution to the problem will be expensive and could spawn its own environmental issues.By David Whitney – Bee Washington BureauPublished 12:00 am … Continue reading →

Let’s hope the developer is able to proceed with this exciting project for downtown, even though the housing market has slowed.Towers project facing hurdlesDowntown high-rise residence far over budget; unit sales lag.By Jon Ortiz – Bee Staff WriterPublished 12:00 am … Continue reading →

This is real good news, and long overdue.Bottleneck busterOfficials unveil $210 million plan to tackle the traffic squeeze on I-80 in South PlacerBy Tony Bizjak and Jennifer K. Morita – Bee Staff WritersPublished 12:00 am PST Thursday, November 30, 2006After … Continue reading →

The Sacramento Union http://www.sacunion.com ran our guest editorial in their current issue (pages 18-19)Guest EditorialThe American River Parkway:The Case for Management by a Nonprofit OrganizationDavid H. LukenbillSenior Policy Director American River Parkway Preservation Society http://www.arpps.orgThe American River Parkway is one … Continue reading →

Very nice recognition for Sacramento.Bob Shallit: Old Sac in Disney’s worldBy Bob Shallit – Bee Columnist Published 12:00 am PST Wednesday, November 29, 2006A reputation as a diverse, livable city. The Kings. A lively restaurant scene. High-rise condo towers in … Continue reading →

City, county give to flood safety program– Published 12:00 am PST Wednesday, November 29, 2006The city and county of Sacramento will donate $75,000 to a program designed to help residents get help in case of a flood or other disaster, … Continue reading →

A huge increase for parks and one only hopes they are worth it. El Dorado Hills home fees may soar for parksA proposed 118 percent hike for rec facilities, plus road fees, could push family house prices up $43,000.By Cathy … Continue reading →

Once so promising as the latest “theory of everything”, it may be unraveling.THE TROUBLE WITH ­PHYSICS:The Rise of String Theory, the Fall of a Science, and What Comes ­NextUntil just over two decades ago, string theory was an esoteric branch … Continue reading →