Posts Tagged ‘california’
Solar Power Boosts the Sales Price of California Homes
June 15, 2011 at 7:51 am![california-solar-home[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/california-solar-home1-96x63.jpg "california-solar-home[1]")
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A recent report by the Department of Energy found that the addition of solar panels on California homes increases home resale value by an average $5.5/Watt installed, or approximately $17,000 for a relatively new 3,100 watt PV system.
Sierra Club calls on Gov. Brown to revise global warming plan
May 11, 2011 at 8:04 pm
The Sierra Club of California, the state’s oldest and largest environmental group, called on Gov. Jerry Brown this week to substantially rewrite the cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases that former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger considered to be his greatest legacy. The trading system, which would curb emissions from 600 California industrial plants, is the centerpiece of [...]
Britain’s royal couple to arrive for California visit on July 8
May 7, 2011 at 2:04 pm
If the prince and his bride, aka the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have decided where they want to go during their three-day stay, they haven’t told the British consulate in Los Angeles. It will be Kate’s first visit to the United States and William’s first official visit.
California has $2 billion in unexpected tax revenue
May 5, 2011 at 8:20 am
Tax income has been outpacing forecasts — good news as Sacramento struggles with a $15-billion budget deficit. GOP leaders are already using it as fodder against Gov. Brown's proposed tax increases. Reporting from Sacramento — State officials are reporting an unexpected $2-billion surge in tax receipts that will help lawmakers close the remaining $15-billion budget [...]
California Drought Officially Ends
March 30, 2011 at 4:38 pm
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. — A drought that loomed over some of California's most fertile farmland officially ended Wednesday after a winter of relentless mountain storms that piled snow up to three stories high and could keep some ski resorts open until the Fourth of July. More than 61 feet of snow has fallen in the [...]
Westside Parents Unite To End Underage Drinking
April 13, 2010 at 7:28 am
Underage drinking has been a dangerous issue for decades, but it also has proven to be expensive costing the state more than $8 billion. The American Academy of Pediatrics California is hosting a community event to discuss underage drinking and social hosting on Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library. [...]
Are Plastic Bag Laws Contributing to California’s Financial Crisis?
March 10, 2010 at 7:10 am
About two years ago, I was inspired by a group of Santa Monica High students that were attempting to reduce or get rid of plastic bags in the city of Santa Monica. They had some success, but it seems some in the state of California just don’t have the ability to change their habits, despite [...]
Top Beaches in California: Six Must-See Shorelines
February 9, 2010 at 8:01 am
Living on the Westside… there are so many things to do, so many places to go and so many people to see – but where to begin? How about picking some of the top beaches and enjoy all three. Depending on your personal tastes, there are many beaches to accommodate. Family/kid friendly, surfer style, beauty, [...]
