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Feinstein Celebrates Opening of Homeless Veteran Housing at West LA VA
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today applauded the opening of Building 209, which will provide housing for homeless veterans at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Campus. Feinstein has worked closely with the Department of Veterans of Affairs to complete the project
CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT ON TODAY’S WEST LA VA CEREMONIES
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement regarding today’s Gate Opening Ceremony, Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting, and Long Term Supportive Housing Grand Opening at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The event is hosted by Robert A. McDonald, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
“Essential Air Service” – Amendment to H.R. 2577
Congressman McClintock introduced an amendment to H.R. 2577 - FY16 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act to eliminate funding for the "Essential Air Service" program. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 166 to 255.
April pending home sales and Market Pulse Survey
With the California housing market continuing its upward trend, pending home sales registered their fifth straight annual gain, with the last three months being in the double-digits, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today
Defeat of Senate Bill 364 preserves private property rights and protects California’s rental housing...
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today hailed the defeat of Senate Bill (SB) 364 (Leno) in the State Legislature this week. The bill would have eliminated property rights protections for owners of rental property and significantly discouraged efforts to create new rental housing in the city and county of San Francisco
Proposal for Community Facilities District in Arroyo Park Moved to June 16
The City of Riverside has delayed to June 16 a public hearing on whether to create a community facilities district for the proposed Arroyo Park development near Jurupa Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard.
SACRAMENTO MARINA GEARS UP FOR BOATING SEASON 2015
The Sacramento Marina is gearing up for what they are calling “the best season” since 2005. Despite low lake and river levels in the drought, the Sacramento Marina is among several marinas in the Sacramento/Delta area that are fortunate to have enough water for boating this summer. Combined with lower gas prices and recently added amenities, the City’s marina manager expects a busy boating season.
California Climate Change Bills Hot Off the Floor
The California State Senate and Assembly took a critical step towards building a clean energy future by passing out of their houses of origin several significant bills that will continue California’s climate change leadership. The Senate bills will now move over to the Assembly for consideration and vice versa.
House Passes Denham Amendment to Require Predator Fish Suppression
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today offered an amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act for 2016 which would increase the effectiveness of recovery plans for species of salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by ensuring an appropriate focus on predation control efforts. The House passed Rep. Denham’s amendment with a vote of 245-181
Mayor Garcetti Nominates Deborah Ale Flint to Lead Los Angeles World Airports
Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated Oakland International Airport's director Deborah Ale Flint as the next Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports, the City department that owns and operates Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys airports
San Diego Nationally Recognized for Water Conservation
The Wyland Foundation's Annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a nonprofit national community service campaign where leaders inspire their residents to make a series of easy-to-use online pledges to reduce water and energy usage. More than 3,900 cities took part in the contest. San Diego was named the most water wise major city in the country
2015 HUD SECRETARY DESIGN AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Two model affordable housing developments in California are the recipients of the 2015 HUD Secretary’s Housing and Community Design Award, each recognized for excellence in affordable housing design. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected Step Up on 5thin Santa Monica, California; and Co-Op Plaza Redevelopment in Brattleboro, Vermont as national affordable housing models.
San Diego Region Mayors Unite to Promote Conservation as State-Mandated Water Cuts Start Today
In response to the state mandate to reduce water usage, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and several of the San Diego region's other mayors united Monday to urge residents to step up their water conservation efforts by reducing outdoor irrigation and taking advantage of conservation programs.
Groundbreaking Computer Standards Flexible & Would Save Consumer Dollars
Proposed first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standards for computers and monitors would generate significant consumer and energy savings, and computer manufacturers should ramp up their efforts to meet those standards when finalized, according to top consumer experts
AIA/HUD Secretary Awards Recognize Two Outstanding Housing Projects
Excellence in Affordable Housing Design Award - Recognizing architecture that demonstrates overall excellence in terms of design in response to both the needs and constraints of affordable housing.
Emergency Drought Barrier Nears Completion
Temporary Barrier Blocks Salt Water Intrusion, Protects Delta Water Quality SACRAMENTO — Construction of a temporary emergency drought barrier at West False River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is nearing completion about two weeks sooner than anticipated, according to the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Mayor Lee Announces First Major Transfer of Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island From U.S. Navy...
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that the City has accepted the transfer of nearly 300 acres of Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island from the U.S. Navy in anticipation of the redevelopment that will create 8,000 homes, 25 percent of them affordable, and jobs and parks and open space. The transformation of the former naval base is one of the most important development projects in the City’s history
THOMPSON, GARAMENDI ANNOUNCE $467,000 BROWNFIELDS EPA GRANT TO SOLANO COUNTY WATER AGENCY
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and John Garamendi (CA-3) today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Solano County Water Agency, in collaboration with the Westside Sacramento Integrated Water Management Group, a $467,378 federal grant to assess contamination from abandoned mines in Lake, Napa, Solano, and Yolo counties.
Bera calls for investment in infrastructure at groundbreaking for EchoWater Project in Elk Grove
The project will be one of Sacramento’s largest public works projects ever and will ensure that water going through the Sacramento region’s wastewater treatment plant will meet higher standards. It could also help address the region’s drought in the long-term by increasing recycled water use in landscaping and agricultural irrigation
Congressmen Garamendi, Thompson Announce $467,000 Brownsfields EPA Grant to Solano County Water Agency
Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-3) and Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Solano County Water Agency, in collaboration with the Westside-Sacramento Integrated Water Management Group, a $467,378 federal grant to assess contamination from abandoned mines in Lake, Napa, Solano, and Yolo counties.
