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CONGRESSWOMAN PELOSI HEARS CONCERNS OF HOMELESS YOUTH
Larkin Street youth had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share their concerns as homeless young people with Congresswoman Nancy Pelsoi during a roundtable discussion held at the organization’s main service hub. Top of mind was San Francisco’s affordability crisis, however a variety of issues facing youth without stable housing arose, including the need for increasing awareness of services in middle and high school age youth and the lack of services available outside San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Costa Says Five Percent Water Allocation from Federal Government is Immoral
“Sadly, today the Valley is faced with what we all feared and I cautioned against since rains began in January. Despite the El Nino conditions, above average rainfall and an average snowpack in the mountains, today farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have been told they can expect to receive a five percent water allocation from the federal water project,” said. Rep. Costa. “If state and federal agencies had followed my consistent direction and better managed the water in the system, there would have been a different and more positive announcement made today. Instead, as a direct result of the federal agencies failure to act on my recommendations, more land will go fallow, farm workers will be jobless, and the challenges that San Joaquin Valley drought stricken communities face will continue.
INSPECTION CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM EARNS MAYOR’S CIVIC INNOVATION AWARD FOR STREAMLINING PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION...
Mayor Eric Garcetti today presented the tenth Mayor’s Civic Innovation Award to members of the City’s Inspection Case Management (ICM) team, who work to ensure greater efficiency in construction inspections in Los Angeles
MAYOR GARCETTI HIGHLIGHTS WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND WATER AS SUMMER MONTHS APPROACH
Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to address new snowpack readings from the Eastern Sierras — a critical water source for Los Angeles — and to highlight LADWP resources that are available to help Angelenos save water and money
AGUILAR HOSTS INLAND EMPIRE WATER EXPERTS AT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted a Water Roundtable Discussion with members of the Inland Empire water community to discuss a variety of issues related to California water, including water supply monitoring, federal legislation and proposals, and updates on Inland Empire water projects. Participants represented different fields of the water community, including representatives from San Bernardino County cities, water agencies and water consultants. Today’s session was held at the East Valley Water District in Highland
FIVE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS PLEAD GUILTY TO DEFRAUDING HOMEOWNERS IN NATIONWIDE HOME LOAN MODIFICATION SCAM
Christy Goldsmith Romero, Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and Dana Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today that five California men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide home loan modification scam that defrauded over 400 homeowners out of over $3.8 million.
SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
The City Council voted tonight to approve the Department of Utilities’ rate adjustments for water and wastewater services. The approved four-year rate adjustments include a 10 percent increase for water and 9 percent increase for wastewater. The first increase for each will take effect July 1, 2016.
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ CALLS ATTENTION TO EXIDE POISONING VERNON & SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES
Last week, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) called attention to the toxic contamination produced by the Exide Technologies recycling plant and its damaging effects on the health of the people of Vernon and surrounding Southeast Los Angeles communities. Last year, California toxic officials warned that those communities may be contaminated with unsafe high levels of lead
Denham Announces April 2016 Mobile District Office Hours
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced Mobile District Office Hours for the month of April 2016. Mobile District Office Hours are an opportunity for 10th district residents to meet with the congressman and staff to hear more about his work in Washington, D.C. and the Central Valley, have their questions answered or get help with specific casework
DWR Reaches Agreement with Contra Costa Water District to Address Concerns Related to California...
The California Department of Water Resources announced today an agreement with the Contra Costa Water District related to potential water quality impacts to its water supply in the event California WaterFix is built
MBI’s World of Modular Showcases Industry Talents in San Diego, California
At its 33rd annual World of Modular convention, held March 17-20 in San Diego, California, the Modular Building Institute presented awards for the best modular buildings of 2015 and honored industry leaders for individual achievement. More than 700 attendees from 15 countries joined the show to learn about modular building trends and best practices, display products, and network with key personnel.
McNerney Applauds Senator Cantwell’s Bold Vision for Water Security in the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement applauding Senator Maria Cantwell for her leadership on water security and...
U.S. EPA Announces $749,000 for UC Riverside to Research Reclaimed Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $749,631 to the University of California, Riverside to study the human and ecological health impacts of water reuse and conservation practices. University researchers will use the funds to measure levels of contaminants in vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to five institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research
New Bill, SB 1150, Helps Widowed Spouses and Children Keep Their Family Homes
New legislation introduced by Senators Mark Leno and Cathleen Galgiani provides critical protections for widowed spouses and other survivors who assume home ownership responsibilities when the primary mortgage holder passes away. The Homeowner Survivor Bill of Rights, (Senate Bill 1150) closes a loophole in California law that fails to provide surviving spouses and children important protections against foreclosure that are available to other homeowners
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) led a letter with California House Republicans to President Obama calling on him to direct federal agencies to increase water exports in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta immediately. Excerpts from the letter are below followed by the full letter.
Mayor Lee Announces New Navigation Center & 200 Additional Homes To Help Homeless
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that the City will open a new Navigation Center and lease an additional 200 units of housing for the homeless. The new Navigation Center, which will begin accepting clients in two months, will be located at the Civic Center Hotel, which will be expanded with additional supportive services. Mayor Lee also announced the addition of 200 new units to the City’s supportive housing portfolio to provide additional exits to clients of the Navigation Center system
McNerney Speaks at Historic White House Water Summit
U.S. House Representative Jerry McNerney (CA-09) participated in a first-of its-kind White House Water Summit as a panelist to discuss innovative financing and water infrastructure solutions. The summit, which coincides with World Water Day, featured panel discussions and speakers from the public and private sectors to raise awareness of water issues facing our country.
February Pending Home Sales
Low inventories and eroding affordability coupled with financial market volatility contributed to a second consecutive month of year-over-year declines for pending home sales statewide, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
Housing Assistance: Mayor Announces New Homeless Services
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that the City will open a new Navigation Center and lease an additional 200 units of housing for the homeless. The new Navigation Center, which will begin accepting clients in two months, will be located at the Civic Center Hotel, which will be expanded with additional supportive services. Mayor Lee also announced the addition of 200 new units to the City’s supportive housing portfolio to provide additional exits to clients of the Navigation Center system.
HUD REACHES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA LANDLORDS RESOLVING CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEXICAN APPLICANTS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today an agreement with a Cupertino, California-based property management company, its agents and the owners of a Santa Clara apartment complex to resolve allegations they discriminated against applicants based upon their national origin. HUD alleged that the Salwasser Group, Inc. (doing business as Income Property Specialists) and property owners Gary and Mary Drieger discriminated against prospective renters by refusing to accept Mexican forms of identification, while encouraging a Canadian passport holder to apply for an apartment.
