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Endorsement Watch: Prop. 25
Sep 3rd, 2010 tags: budget, Legislature, Prop. 25The Press Democrat Editorial Board endorsed Prop. 25, which would eliminate the two-thirds vote requirement and enable the Legislature to adopt a budget on a simple majority vote. Did the PD Editorial Board make the right pick? Disagree with the choice? Discuss the endorsement here.
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Court launches program to settle foreclosure fights
The wave of foreclosures has led to a surge in lawsuits by people fighting to stay in the homes. In response, Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Elaine Rushing launched a new program this week designed to encourage banks and homeowners to work out their differences before trial.
PUC study concludes SmartMeters are accurate
A much-anticipated study of PG&E’s SmartMeters concluded that the devices are accurate and not to blame for higher energy bills that were the source of thousands of customer complaints. But that assessment likely won’t dampen criticism on the North Coast, where concerns about the new meters have mainly centered on the perceived health risks related to the electromagnetic frequencies that the devices emit.
Plant that would turn poop to power clears first hurdle
The Board of Supervisors gave its consent to financing a new energy plant south of Sonoma with $35 million in state-issued bonds. The OHR Biostar plant, which would use chicken waste from local egg farms to generate electricity, must still undergo environmental review.
Sonoma looks for new manager to run farmers market
The Sonoma City Council will consider new management proposals to run the Tuesday night farmers market on the town’s historic square. Several vendors have complained about unfair treatment by market managers, prompting the council to intervene.
Empty desks carry big costs for local schools
As districts across Sonoma County scramble to make ends meet with approximately 25 percent less funding from Sacramento than they received three years ago, officials are turning a sharp focus on attendance rates that are tied to state funding.
SMART asked to move Railroad Square housing
The John Stewart Co., which is building a transit-oriented development in Railroad Square, is asking SMART to move the location of affordable housing to an adjacent development. The developer says the shift will make the project financially feasible and could be a catalyst for building in the area. But critics warn the shift may violate state fair-housing laws.
Santa Rosa council praises employees for accepting furloughs
Members of the Santa Rosa City Employees Association were lauded by the Santa Rosa City Council on Tuesday for agreeing to take the equivalent of one unpaid day off every month to help the city balance its budget. The city hopes to use the agreement as a model for concessions from other union workers.
City Council sends Sky Farm project back to drawing board
Neighbors of a proposed 31-home subdivision in the Sky Farm area of Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove area succeeded in blocking the project Tuesday over concerns about the destruction of trees and the lack of public input. The City Council sent the project back to the Planning Commission for further review.
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