Agencies debate merit of $11 billion water bond Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Edition. just what fire prone Malibu doesn't need. (Malibu Times, CA)
Indian students in US cross 100,000 mark Nov 18, 2009
The New York City metropolitan area continues to be the leading city for international students, with 59,322 enrolled in area schools, up 8. The Los Angeles metropolitan area is in second place with 42,897 international students, up 11. (India Times, India)
Driggs boy shoots bear on family's porch Nov 17, 2009
BikerRN wrote on Nov 17, 2009 12:23 AM:" As I read the various postings I am saddened by the obvious lack of understanding by the non-rural folks of what living in a rural environment entails.There is nothing wrong with a child being able to shoot a firearm, or having access to a gun in such an environemnt provided they have proven themselves to have the maturity for the responsibility they are afforded. Please do not impose your standards of civilization upon those of us that choose not to live... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Peter Schjeldahl: “1969” at P.S.1. Nov 16, 2009
In the art world, New York Painting and Sculpture: 1940-1970, which opened in 1969, at the Metropolitan Museum, and was curated by the owlish hipster Henry Geldzahler, summarized swiftly receding glories. Philip Guston, whose hypersensitive abstractions I had revered, was painting R. Crumb-like goofball imagery, for which it would take me more than a decade to forgive him. (New Yorker)
Western denied regional berth for second straight year Nov 16, 2009
Paul (31-0) vs. No. 8 Colorado School of Mines (21-9) No. 2 Southwest Minnesota State (25-7) vs. No. 7 Metropolitan State (24-6) No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney (31-2) vs. No. 6 Minnesota Duluth (22-8) No. 4 Wayne State Nebraska (28-7) vs. No. 5 Minnesota State Mankato (25-6) ... Paul Pacific West Conference - Hawaii Hilo Peach Belt Conference - Flagler Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference - California (Pennsylvania) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference - Metropolitan State South Atlantic Conference -... (Wwuvikings.com)
For many Asian Americans, cultural factors help limit recession's impact Nov 16, 2009
"Asians in the United States, both native born Asians and Asian immigrants, have higher educational levels than other groups," says Alan Berube, senior fellow and research director of the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program. A recent Labor Department report on the work force shows a greater proportion of Asians than other racial or ethnic groups in management, professional and related occupations jobs that require more schooling and are high-paying. (Florida Today)
Community Redevelopment Agency To Start From Scratch With Clean Tech Center (2) Nov 16, 2009
The development deal, however, hinged on AnsaldoBreda renewing a contract with the county Metropolitan Transportation Authority to build light rail cars. The manufacturer declined to sign a contract with Metro by Friday nights deadline. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Pedestrians: Various methods to slow traffic Nov 16, 2009
In fact, San Francisco and the wider Bay Area region have gained the dubious distinction of being No. 2 behind New York in pedestrian fatalities among the nation's 52 largest metropolitan areas, according to "Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths." ... The report shows, for instance, that the Sacramento-Arden-Roseville metropolitan area came in at No. 22 nationally on the study's danger index with 1. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Simpson in Love to open at Joslyn (8) Nov 16, 2009
He has been a winner of the Southern Illinois Young Artist Competition and the Sundgren Young Singer Encouragement and First Alternate Awards at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. He has performed in benefit concerts for organizations such as the Front Porch Alliance, Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equality, Week of Compassion and SAVE (Stop America s Violence Everywhere). (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Word on the street: Selma brews its own coffeehouses Nov 16, 2009
That unpleasant history is why city leaders are treating this request with considerably more skepticism than they showed two years ago, when they co-signed a now-bad $15 million loan for the Fresno Metropolitan Museum. Macy's wins River Park Gottschalks site. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Linda Watson credits Wagner with helping her find her voice Nov 15, 2009
nnhilde at the Metropolitan Opera, singing opposite American bass James Morris as Wotan. That was a real high point of my career. (Boston Globe)
What Does the L.A. Times Do Right? Nov 14, 2009
Sue Laris wrote on Aug 16, 2009 12:27 PM:" I reminded my friend of some of their latest good work. In the past few months, for instance, they have published a life-altering series about nurses who have done great wrongs of many descriptions, often to their patients, and are still allowed to practice nursing. That was on the heels of their recent series about the system that protects teachers even when they are worse than inadequate in their jobs. There are those who continue to be paid even... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
New Yorkers worry about trial for 9/11 mastermind Nov 14, 2009
Terrorism defendants have been taken to the Metropolitan Correctional Center _ an austere, 10-story building next to the courthouse _ and placed in solitary confinement in 10 South, a cellblock for high-risk prisoners. For the 2001 trial in the bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa, spectators had to pass through two sets of metal detectors, the courtroom and surrounding hallways were monitored around the clock, and videotape recorded any movements. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
EDITORIAL: Too much borrowing takes state to the financial brink Nov 13, 2009
Barring a miracle, the city will be asked to make good on a $15 million construction loan that the Fresno Metropolitan Museum cannot pay. And City Hall also is on the hook for more than $5 million owed by a foundation run by the developer of the troubled Granite Park project. (Fresno Bee)
Another drop in foreclosures hints at recovery; see chart Nov 12, 2009
Seven of the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas with the worst foreclosure rates were in California: Vallejo-Fairfield; Modesto; ; ; Merced; Stockton; and Sacramento. Nevada continued to have the nation's worst foreclosure rate: One in 80 Nevada homes got foreclosure notices in October. (USA Today -- Money)
Columbus climbs in jobs, tech ranking Nov 12, 2009
Columbus continues to move up an annual ranking of 200 major metropolitan areas job market and technology muscle but the city fell just outside the top half of the list this year. In its annual gauge of job growth, wage conditions and technological output, California s ranked the Columbus area 108th out of 200 major metros. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Foreclosures Filings in U.S. Surpass 300,000 for Eighth Consecutive Month Nov 12, 2009
Las Vegas had the highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan areas with populations of 200,000 or more. One in every 68 households got a notice, more than five times the national average. (Bloomberg -- US)
Poll: Californians worry about cuts to higher ed Nov 12, 2009
The Fresno-Visalia metropolitan area was ranked last among 55 metro areas nationwide by the Web site The Daily Beast. Using factors that included measurement of "education" and "intellectual environment," the survey noted that less than 20% of our population has four-year degrees. (Fresno Bee -- State)
- IID director, Imperial County supervisor clash over QSA suit 0 Nov 12, 2009
The QSA allows the transfer of IID water to the San Diego Water Authority, the Metropolitan Water District and the Coachella Valley Water District. The deal provides mitigation water to the Salton Sea for the first 15 years of the agreement, which the county claims will lead to air pollution from the exposed seabed. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
‘Tokyo Vice’ exposes Japan’s dark underside Nov 12, 2009
But Goto never told the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department about the deal. Adelstein published articles about Goto in both the United States and Japan. (Boston Globe)
Report: Sacramentos economic performance drops dramatically Nov 12, 2009
The Milken report ranked Austin, Texas the best-performing metropolitan area. Flint, Mich. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Albany's housing price drop tops upstate Nov 11, 2009
Buffalo was one of 30 metropolitan areas out of 153 to experience a price gain while 123 including fellow upstate New York cities Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton and Albany all declined in the same period compared to 2008. The reported Tuesday that most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter, with prices moderating in many metro areas. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Thousands of Rape Kits Wait to be Tested Nov 11, 2009
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, there are currently 1,356 rape kits in storage but the department does not know which kits are tested and which are untested. Sergeant Paul Thompson of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told CBS in an email, "The kits would not be tested if the victim did not report the incident or chose not to pursue prosecution or cooperate in the investigation." Kits are destroyed if the responsible officer says they can be destroyed... (CBS News -- Evening News)
States See Surging Sales, Moderating Prices Nov 11, 2009
During the third quarter, 123 out of 153 metropolitan statistical areas2 reported lower median existing single-family home prices in comparison with the third quarter of 2008, while 30 areas had price gains. The national median existing single-family price was $177,900, which is 11. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Blackouts darken Brazil's 2 largest cities for over two hours Nov 11, 2009
But the metropolitan area of both cities are much larger. Also affected was Belo Horizonte in central Brazil and the northeastern city of Recife. (Florida Today)
Chargers, city are discussing downtown Nov 10, 2009
The roughly 15 acres being eyed for a stadium includes city-owned Tailgate Park close to Petco Park, the privately owned Wonder Bread building and the bus yard for the San Diego Transit Corp., owned by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. Sanders has long said he would oppose using public funds toward construction of a new stadium, but mayoral spokesman Darren Pudgil said yesterday that the Mayor's Office is looking at all of the ways cities have helped with stadium construction. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tech Acquisition Will Create Property Resource Nov 10, 2009
The management team of RPR includes CEO Dale Ross, co-founder of the Metropolitan Regional Information System, the country s largest regional MLS; President Marty Frame, former General Manager of Cyberhomes; Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Mona Steen, former SVP with Cyberhomes; and Jeff Young, NAR director of the REALTORS Property Resource and 2008 president of the Michigan Association of REALTORS. RPR will provide nationwide access to public-record information such as taxes and... (Realtor Magazine Online)
Rape Kits Data, By the Numbers Nov 10, 2009
CBS News Investigates. NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2009. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Mexican clergy seek global help as violence grows Nov 10, 2009
Mexican Cardinal Norberto Rivera speaks during a Mass at the metropolitan cathedral in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Roman Catholic clergy, increasingly caught in the middle of Mexico's drug war, are drafting a strategy this week to cope with the violence, aided by advice from colleagues who have faced similar threats in Colombia and Italy. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Whole Foods moves forward with leaner plans in San Jose Nov 10, 2009
It s a huge vote of confidence from a major retailer in the long-term (retail) viability of metropolitan San Jose, said John Kovaleski, senior vice president in the San Jose office of. The store should be very successful, with about 100,000 cars a day passing through the area on Almaden Expressway. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
IMLS, White House Honor Arts and Education Programs for Underserved Youth Nov 10, 2009
Yollocalli holds fifteen free 8-10 week classes that meet after school two-three days as well as several rotating satellite locations throughout the metropolitan area. Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL Young Chicago Authors (YCA) encourages self-expression and literacy through creative writing, performance, and publication. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Lodi, county leaders seek fed money for Highway 12 (8) Nov 9, 2009
Dozens of elected officials and staff will head to Washington, D.C. next week to lobby for projects ranging from Highway 12 safety to improving Stockton Metropolitan Airport ... Projects include reconstructing the Highway 99-Harney Lane interchange and improvements to Stockton Metropolitan Airport and other projects ... An instrument landing system upgrade at Stockton Metropolitan Airport. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Westlands Water District is a powerhouse for Valley farmers Nov 8, 2009
It made sense that Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which serves 19 million people, would wield big political clout in those talks. But who are those 600 farmers. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Calif. men arrested for kidnapping woman at casino Nov 8, 2009
Officials at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department did not return calls Sunday seeking details about the warrant. Police arrested Vartanian Friday after a woman accused him of threatening her with a knife and trying to suffocate her with a pillow. (Fresno Bee -- State)
The Golden Age, Part II Nov 8, 2009
Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 3:55 PM PST DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - When the Metropolitan Transportation Authority opened the first segment of the Red Line subway in 1993, the agency expected it to support two rush hours. But the line that now connects Downtown with North Hollywood, and has a stop in MacArthur Park, generated three peak usage times: In addition to the morning and evening work commutes, a lunchtime rush resulted, said Art Leahy, Metros CEO.. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
A thoroughly depressing catalog of how completely we have devastated the world's oceans, "The End of the Line" argues that many factors have combined to cause a near-catastrophe: rising populations and widespread poverty in the developing world, coupled with the rising popularity of seafood in the metropolitan West and the explosion of high-tech methods for finding and catching ever more fish. Late in the film, some hope is offered: If we can limit our appetite for seafood, especially the large... (Salon)
Cram session may fail with voters Nov 8, 2009
Apparently the Westlands Water District, which provides irrigation water in the San Joaquin Valley, and the Metropolitan Water District of South California, a huge conglomerate of municipal water providers south of the Tehachapis, expect to raise user fees to pay for the canal. But Capitol Weekly magazine talked to managers of small Los Angeles area districts who feel their fees are too high already. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Greatest Generation: Veterans recall WWII service Nov 8, 2009
These members of the Greatest Generation began the day at 6 a.m. with preparations for the flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The group first traveled to the World War II Memorial by bus, complete with a police escort. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
West Coast wannabes Nov 8, 2009
"The city needs to get it together regionally. It needs to think of itself as being the center of a metropolitan landscape," he said. Meaning: More attention should be paid to regional coordination of planning and development. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
- A Reader Writes: Why the county is in court 0 Nov 7, 2009
We are in court against IID, though, because IID works against the county s claim that the urban water districts benefiting from the transfer, Metropolitan Water District and San Diego County Water Authority, underwrite the costs of preventing those harms ... Metropolitan, in particular, with a base of 18 million paying customers, boasts that it bears no responsibility for Imperial Valley impacts ... (IVP, 17 Oct 09} That guess is half-wrong: the county and air district do not want IID s... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Cleantech Center Starts Over Nov 7, 2009
The deal fell apart before its midnight deadline on Oct. 30, when AnsaldoBreda refused to sign a contract it had negotiated with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to produce 100 new rail cars. AnsaldoBreda had come under fire previously for delivering late and overweight rail cars to Metro. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Trying to Keep the Taps in California Running Nov 7, 2009
But frequent foes in the past, including the Westlands Water District, representing agribusiness, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the state's biggest urban supplier, came together to support the legislation. "No one is getting 100% of what they want," says Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, a Los Angeles Democrat, but "it is the only way to balance the many different individual interests for the overall greater good.". (Time.com)
Legislature breaks a generation of water gridlock Nov 6, 2009
Timothy F. Brick is chairman of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. This article appeared on page A - 15 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Water overhaul looks like win for Valley farmers Nov 6, 2009
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California also signed off. Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, cited the agreement as major progress and called for a vote this week on a larger water deal, which would also include a bond to pay for projects. (Fresno Bee)
Officials urge water use reduction (242) Nov 5, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009 Edition. Cougars for the adventurous. (Malibu Times, CA)
Restrictive Growth Management Was A Necessary Condition for the Housing Bubble Nov 5, 2009
If you look at the data for individual states and metropolitan areas, you find there was a big housing bubble in California and Florida but there were no housing bubbles in places like Texas and Georgia even though Texas and Georgia were growing faster than California and Florida ... There are many other major metropolitan areas where there has been virtually no decline in prices. (RealtyTimes)
Study: Housing and transport costs burden SF area Nov 5, 2009
5 in the New York metropolitan area and 11. 1 percent in the Washington, D.C., region. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Haggard, Haslam To Help Celebrate Oildale's Centennial Nov 5, 2009
And, on Nov. 6 and 7, Trouts nightclub and the Public History Institute at California State University, Bakersfield will host a kick-off concert and conference in conjunction with the centennial celebration of metropolitan Bakersfields closest unincorporated neighbor. The celebration starts Friday, Nov. 6 at Trouts historic honky-tonk with a live performance by Rockwells Blackboard Playboys and a special appearance by local singer-songwriting legend Red Simpson. (KERO 23, CA)
Area schools among best neighbors; WU behind the pack Nov 4, 2009
Dobelle delivered the address to the 15th annual conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. Community service was an important criterion in the rankings. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
City Near Bottom Of Safest Cities List Nov 3, 2009
The magazine used a number of statistics to rank the cities, including workplace deaths, traffic deaths, risk of natural disasters, and violent crime rates from the 40 largest metropolitan areas. The River City ranked 39th behind major cities like New York, Cleveland and even Detroit. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Aquarium's construction under way at Tempe mall Nov 3, 2009
"Tempe and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area will gain exposure to the entire world through the marketing done by Merlin.". Tempe's Sea Life is expected to employ about 50 people and estimated to draw 400,000 people to Tempe annually, increasing visitation to the city by approximately 10 percent, according to Wakefield-Saenz. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cover Story: Overbuilders Version 2.0 Nov 3, 2009
Both Knology and RCN restructured through prepackaged bankruptcies (Knology in 2002 and RCN in 2004), and while Knology has focused on secondary and tertiary markets, RCN adopted a metropolitan strategy. Almost immediately after emerging from bankruptcy protection RCN began to rationalize its footprint, selling off about 20,000 subscribers in California (including San Francisco) and focusing on five core markets: New York; Boston; Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Multichannel News)
San Fran's latest battle royale: parking meters Nov 2, 2009
The move would raise more than $8 million a year, free up more parking spots and help business, says the San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Agency. But San Francisco, always game for a good fight, is in for a battle royale if other cities that have proposed or enacted meter changes are any indication. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Smiley Doing Financing in Dark Focus of IRS Probe of New Mexico Tax Abuses Nov 2, 2009
Under Gallegos, the authority then provided free housing to political allies, including a metropolitan court judge who dismissed a traffic citation against him, according to a disciplinary action at the state Judicial Standards Commission. Gallegos collected $7 in retirement contributions from his employer for every $1 he chipped in, according to an investigation by the State Investment Council. (Bloomberg)
The Buzz: San Jose tops in California on Forbes' list of safest cities Nov 2, 2009
Forbes magazine considers San Jose the safest metropolitan area in California unless, of course, an earthquake hits. The mag's new list of 40 American cities is drawing criticism for the way it scored risks of violent crime, workplace deaths, fatal crashes and natural disasters. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More of a Web world for print journalists Oct 31, 2009
Arts Alive programs on KVIE are funded in part by the Sacramento Cultural Arts Program of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission with support from the city and county of Sacramento. Peppers said she negotiated a price on the program, and MAG retained the rights to the show. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Madoff: Had 'too much credibility' with SEC Oct 31, 2009
The details emerged in a summary of Inspector General David Kotz's interview with Madoff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, released along with hundreds of other documents related to Kotz's extensive investigation of the SEC's stunning failure to detect Madoff's fraudulent scheme for 16 years. Kotz also issued a statement Friday saying his probe found no evidence to support Madoff's claim of having a "close relationship" with SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro, who previously headed... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
November 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 31, 2009
The proximity of these volcanoes to a major metropolitan area poses a challenge in terms of a large eruption. Suswa, Menengai, and Longonot volcanoes are located within 100 km of Nairobi. (EurekAlert!)
Performa 09 Premieres: Tacita Dean, Alicia Framis, and William Kentridge Oct 30, 2009
Renowned South African artist William Kentridge will present a dazzling and comic 40-minute performance in which the artist himself gives an unusual presentation related to his current opera-in-progress: a work inspired by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovichs satirical opera The Nose, based on the Nikolai Gogol short story of the same name, which will debut at the Metropolitan Opera in March 2010. The Nose tells the surreal story of a pompous government official who awakes one morning to... (AbsoluteArts.com)
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings with Net Income of $1.1 Million or $0.05 EPS, and Improvement in Net Interest Margin Oct 30, 2009
The Company has thirteen full-service banking locations in the greater Houston and Dallas, Texas metropolitan areas, and six full service banking locations in the greater San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco, California metropolitan areas. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had consolidated assets of $1. (Primezone Releases)
EDITORIAL: County could be saving more Oct 30, 2009
Supervisors have dragged their feet on consolidation in the metropolitan area, which means protecting political turf is more important to them than saving money. Don't complain about not having enough funding and then give in to the status quo. (Fresno Bee)
Sub-Dividing a Small Nation and Regions ... Oct 30, 2009
Does the President of Ghana, who appoints Regional Ministers and District and Metropolitan and District Chief executives, have periodic meetings with his subordinates, and does he know the problems. Does he discuss solutions and how to manage them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Talking About Oregon-USC Oct 30, 2009
The Portland Tribune comes out weekly and is available throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Related Stories. (eDuck.com)
First year on-the-job has been enjoyable but challenging Oct 30, 2009
A-- because it's so near to a major metropolitan area and B-- because, as Stein puts it, "...it's just a thin green ribbon" of protected terrain, not much buffer zone is there for cushion as the riverway gets squeezed by civilization's pressures. Stein explains that the way the riverway has been designated, including Namekagon Lake headwaters to the Namekagon River confluence with the St. Croix near Danbury, Wisconsin, creates special issues. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
LA commuter line reopens after power line damage Oct 29, 2009
Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Luis Inzunza says the Gold Line light rail track was reopened shortly after 4 p.m. when lines were repaired. The closure resulted from wind flipping a canopy out of a yard and onto power lines in the Mount Washington area of Los Angeles earlier Wednesday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
