Monthly Archives: December 2006

The new focus on strategic thinking and return on donations is embraced in a new vision of philanthropy called venture, or high engagement philanthropy with the basic concept outlined in this article. The concept of social capital, balanced with economic … Continue reading →

The future regionally will probably reflect the past, with the continuing lack of a clear vision from any organized group of public leaders around the issues of highest priority: public safety (county and city police forces need to grow), flooding … Continue reading →

In what could be a forerunner of the eventual problems along the Parkway, the struggle between public and private use along the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the country continue, with the proposed plan, developed after … Continue reading →

In a continuing sad story the folks in Woodside deal with periodic flooding and every winter brings sleepless nights. It is a problem with no clear answer presented in this story, though a good overview and history is presented. Still … Continue reading →

A new book about the great natural historian and explorer of the 19th century. The Dawn of Ecology Two centuries ago Alexander von Humboldt set out to grasp the interconnectedness of nature. In the process he sowed the seeds of … Continue reading →

Wonderful news. Railyard deal completedBy Mary Lynne Vellinga – Bee Staff WriterPublished 10:29 am PST Friday, December 29, 2006 The purchase of the downtown Sacramento railyard by a Georgia developer was completed today, despite a last minute dispute with Union … Continue reading →

The religious tradition of our country has been and remains concerned about the environment, as it is the creation of God, and the Cornwall Declaration of 2000 is an excellent representation of that concern. Cornwall Declaration on Environmental StewardshipBy the … Continue reading →

Interesting perspective that needs to be factored in on any major dam project and one assumes the new research around the viability of the Auburn Dam is doing so. Patrick McCully: Hydropower reservoirs might add to global warmingBy Patrick McCully … Continue reading →

This will be truly magnificent if this could be done for the New Year. Railyard sale picks up speedAmid flurry of last-minute details, developer hopes to close the deal today.By Mary Lynne Vellinga – Bee Staff WriterPublished 12:00 am PST … Continue reading →