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california: Northern California in Top 10 of Green - 05/29/08 11:08 AM
Well I was surprised to hear that San Jose/Sunnyvale and San Francisco area was in the top 10 for being green.  This is according to researchers at the Brookings Institution   who stated that emissions of carbon dioxide per capita are lower in our area!  They say it's due to our use of mass transit.
Way to go Northern Cal...
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california: America’s riskiest real estate markets - 04/04/08 10:17 AM
Using data from a variety of sources, Forbes has compiled a list of the nation's "riskiest" real estate markets - which includes San Diego and Sacramento.  But, the magazine concludes, there are signs that improvement may be on the horizon for these two major California markets.
MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY FOR CONSUMERS:
The riskiest markets are those with high foreclosure rates, slow or no job growth, and a glut of homes on the market.  Markets like Detroit, Cleveland, and Miami display all three characteristics. By contrast, transactions are rising in San Diego, and that's a good sign assuming the increase is sustained.  … (8 comments)

california: New Local Laws! - 03/23/08 07:53 AM
Drivers beware - we have a few new laws affecting what you do when you drive your car.  These involve cars and smoking, cars and cell phones, cars and keys, and cars and gas...
As of January 1st 2008... Smokers-cigarette, cigars and pipe- are no longer allowed to smoke in their cars while driving, standing or parked with anyone under the age of 18.
The fine is up to $100, but can only be enforced if stopped for violation of another offense.
On July 1st 2008...teens cannot drive while talking on the cell phones.  The same law pertains to adults unless they are using … (17 comments)

 

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