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By Tony Bizjak    tbizjak@sacbee.com Published: Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2012 - 9:56 am Read the complete story here After several years of trying, Sacramento today secured a critical $15 million federal grant to help it rehabilitate its historic but dilapidated downtown Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento Congresswoman Doris Matsui announced. The work, likely to start next summer, will allow the city to make rail service at the 5th and I ...

Saturday June 23  6pm - 9pm Quench your thirst and thrill your taste buds at King of Feasts at the Zoo. Escape to a tropical paradise where you will be surrounded by exotic animals as you enjoy the fine cuisine Sacramento area restaurants, wineries and breweries have to offer. While you enjoy your feast and stroll through the Zoo you can also listen to the sounds of Hawaii provided by Na Aikane Ukulele Club and ...

See the full document here The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research is pleased to solicit your input on a revised draft of proposed additions to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA Guidelines”).  This proposal reflects the direction in SB 226 (Simitian, 2011) to prepare additions to the CEQA Guidelines setting forth a streamlined review process for infill projects.  This proposal also contains ...

Landowner’s Proposed Beachfront Patio Extension Was Inconsistent with Coastal Policies and Local Regulations, and His Failure to Pursue an Administrative Determination of Vested Rights Precluded Judicial Review of that Claim Jamieson v. City Council of City of Carpinteria [Second District Court of Appeal No. B232348, filed 2/28/12, certified for publication 3/28/12] By Andrea A. Matarazzo Landowner Lee Jamieson filed a petition for administrative mandamus challenging the City of Carpinteria’s denial of his request for a permit to enlarge ...

Trial Court Exceeded Proper Scope of Judicial Notice By Considering Provisions of Settlement Agreement Not Alleged in CEQA Petition Jamulians Against the Casino v. Iwasaki [Third District Court of Appeal No. C067138, filed 3/29/12; pub. & mod. order 4/26/12] By Andrea A. Matarazzo Jamulians Against the Casino (“JAC”) and various individuals who are primarily JAC members filed a petition for a writ of mandate challenging defendant Randell Iwasaki’s execution of an April 2009 settlement agreement — in ...

Property Owner May Challenge EPA’s Clean Water Act Compliance Order Under the Administrative Procedure Act Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency [U.S. Supreme Court No. 10-1062, decided March 21, 2012] By Andrea A. Matarazzo Michael and Chantell Sackett purchased residential property in Bonner County, Idaho.  Their property lies near Priest Lake, but is separated from the lake by several lots with permanent structures.  The Sacketts wanted to build a house on their property and filled half an acre with ...

Mindstorm Lends Digital Media Production Expertise as Newest Power House Science Center Founding Partner By HalldinPR See the complete story here SACRAMENTO, CA. – The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento today announced that Mindstorm Creative, Inc. has joined the campaign to build the premier science learning center serving Northern California. As a founding partner, Mindstorm Creative, Inc. joins other regional leaders and organizations ...

EPA Issues Rules for New Coal Plants  Sacramento Business Journal Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:27am PDT The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out new limits on heat-trapping pollution from new power plants, which the agency says will check the amount of carbon pollution the plants release into the atmosphere, according to the Associated Press. Industry leaders have protested against the new rules, which they say could ...

Marin County Board of Supervisors Had No Power to Approve or Disapprove Redwood Landfill and Could Not Hear Plaintiffs’ CEQA Appeal   No Wetlands Landfill Expansion v. County of Marin [First District Court of Appeal No. A131651, filed March 20, 2012] By Andrea A. Matarazzo Redwood Landfill is located on a 420-acre site and handles the majority of Marin County’s solid waste.  Real Party Redwood Landfill, Inc. operates ...

Wildlands to Partner with Powerhouse Science Center; Rocklin Firm will Lend Environmental Solutions, Expertise to Project By Jeffrey Weidel See the complete story here The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento announced recently that Wildlands has joined the campaign to build the premier science learning center serving Northern California. As a founding partner, Wildlands joins other regional leaders and organizations in a cooperative effort to support the development of this vital new community asset. Located ...