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Federal stimulus not enough to stop major state cuts in California
California cannot be assured of getting at least $10 billion in federal aid by June of next year, says state Treasurer Bill Lockyer, keeping in place planned cuts in spending and increases in taxes.
Central Valley Business Times article
The money is part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program in the $787 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Sacramento Business Journal article
A wealth of animals, habitat and agriculture on a cattle ranch between Millville and Whitmore will remain protected under a deal struck by the Shasta Land Trust.
Redding Record Searchlight article
Officials with the Butte County District Attorney's Office and state Department of Fish and Game unearthed at least 30 plastic drums near the Sacramento River Friday that contained or once contained oil.
Chico Enterprise Record article
Despite a bankruptcy declaration filed by its financier, the Hatchet Ridge Wind Project will continue with plans to set 43 windmills in eastern Shasta County, representatives of the business said.
Redding Record Searchlight article
That financing technique, in which investors build and own a solar project on a customer’s property and sell the energy to the customer, is not unusual for photovoltaic projects.
Sacramento Business Journal article
There are two Jumpstart to Green kits to help you go as green as you want to.
Redding Record Searchlight article
What you should know, however, is that there are some good reasons you're seeing these fires - and that they're under control.
Redding Record Searchlight article
Marketing your business is challenging even in the best economy but chamber of commerce officials say success in a recession is all about promoting and advertising goods and services to your own community.
Colusa Sun Herald article
That is just one use for the grant awarded by the Sierra Health Foundation to the Glenn County Human Resource Agency.
Orland Press Register article
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April 3, 2009 9am- 4pm
Green Home Energy Upgrades Introduction- FREE PG&E TRAINING
1644 Main Avenue Sacramento, CA
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April 17- 18, 2009
Shasta College Sustainability Conference- FREE!
Shasta College Main Campus Room 806
Redding, CA
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April 6, 2009 8:30am- 12pm
Workshop: Creating a Budget to Guide You
Butte College's Training Place Chico, CA
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April 18, 2009 10am- 3pm
Placer County Celebrate the Earth Festival- FREE!
Mahany Regional Park Roseville, CA
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April 7, 2009 10am- 3pm
SB 375 Regional Targets Advisory Committee Public Meeting- FREE!
CA EPA Headquarters Sacramento, CA
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April 22, 2009 6pm- 9pm
Green Plumbing Workshop
1504 Market St. Redding, CA
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April 8, 2009 6pm- 9pm
HVAC and Duct Systems Workshop
1504 Market St. Redding, CA
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April 25, 2009 10am- 3pm
Redding Earth Day & Whole Earth Festival- FREE!
Redding City Hall and Sculpture Park
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April 8, 2009 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Farming Roundtable: Economical Farming on Small Parcels- FREE!
Chico Grange Hall 2775 Nord Ave
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April 26, 2009 11am- 6pm
Sacramento Earth Day- FREE!
Southside Park Sacramento, CA
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April 15, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm
Farming Roundtable: Funding Opportunities to Protect Local Food Production- FREE!
Chico Grange Hall 2775 Nord Ave
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