Badlands Journal
Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
8-31-09
Merced Sun-Star
EPA to grant delay in Central Valley ozone cleanup
Local air districts will now have until 2024 to meet requirements of campaign...MARK GROSSI, The Fresno Bee
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1030115.html
FRESNO -- Ending years of debate, federal officials are about to grant an 11-year delay for the San Joaquin Valley's ozone cleanup campaign.
8-30-09
Modesto Bee
Just show us the money: The ball is in Cardoza's court...Mark Vasché
http://www.modbee.com/2397/v-print/story/835020.html
Steny Hoyer said he came to the San Joaquin Valley this week to get a firsthand look at one of the hardest hit areas in the nation.
8-29-09
Merced Sun-Star
Merced's Arvin Sango will keep going for now
Company is going to assess NUMMI closing's impact...DANIELLE GAINES
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1027937.html
For now, workers at Arvin Sango will continue business as usual, Executive Vice President Dan Baughman said Friday.
8-28-09
Merced Sun-Star
Merced car parts supplier may feel impacts of Toyota plant closure...Ken Thomas, The Associated Press. Sun-Star reporter Danielle Gaines and Modesto Bee reports contributed to this article.
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/275/v-print/story/1025609.html
8-27-09
Badlands Journal
High-speed rail EIR inadequate… Badlands Journal editorial board
http://www.badlandsjournal.com/2009-08-27/007384
Planning and Conservation League
August 26, 2009
Court Supports Claims that the High Speed Rail Authority's Environmental Review is Faulty
The visit from Hoyer highlights Cardoza's pull in Washington at a time when he's facing vocal critics at home. It's also notable that he didn't invite San Francisco-based Pelosi, who could have tarnished his reputation as a Blue Dog -- fiscally conservative -- Democrat. -- Merced Sun-Star, Aug. 26, 2009
Planning and Conservation League
August 26, 2009
Court Supports Claims that the High Speed Rail Authority's Environmental Review is Faulty
8-26-09
Badlands Journal
Cardoza, gutless wonder...Badlands Journal editorial board
http://www.badlandsjournal.com/2009-08-26/007382
8-25-09
Merced Sun-Star
Planning commission recommends approval for Wal-Mart distribution center...SCOTT JASON
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1020067.html
Support for the proposed Wal-Mart distribution center gained more momentum Monday with the Merced Planning Commission unanimously recommending its approval.
8-24-09
Merced Sun-Star
Sounds of hammering is music to Livingston...JONAH OWEN LAMB
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/v-print/story/1018242.html
LIVINGSTON -- While much of the county's once-frenzied building has come to a standstill, some hammering can be heard in Livingston.
It's not exactly a turnaround, but city officials are taking what they can get from the weak economy.