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Prominent power lines dim green enthusiasm for some
In the summer heat, Rockney Compton's spring-fed koi pond doubles as a swimming hole for his three kids, and in the spring it is a water bowl for his dogs.
Sacramento Bee article

Recovery from past fires may hold lessons for future
Just because a fire burns through an area, it doesn't necessarily mean that another blaze won't come through a few years later and torch the land a second time.
Redding Record Searchlight article

State tax credits attract homebuyers
The California Building Industry Association said Monday that the availability of new-home tax credits may have helped boost sales in the Sacramento region and statewide in March.
Sacramento Business Journal article

Yuba County Water Agency wins national honor
The Yuba County Water Agency has received a national award for its efforts to improve the environment, particularly for fish that swim in Yuba River.
Appeal Democrat article

Expert says walking to school good for kids
The stories are legendary. "I walked five miles, uphill in a snow storm every day to get to school. Did I mention I had to cross a raging river - without a bridge?"
Redding Record Searchlight article

Woodland library faces budget buzz saw
In a city that takes great pride in its historic buildings, the Woodland Public Library is a standout. Built in 1905, the mission-style library – with its tall arched windows, leather armchairs and oak bookshelves – is surrounded by a garden of roses, redwoods and towering palms.
Sacramento Bee article

River Watcher: Earth laughs in flowers
Although the wildflowers of Table Mountain are a colossal delight in the springtime, the flowers of Oroville are quite spectacular, too. I was walking down the Feather River and returned via Bird Street through downtown on April 19, and people's plantings were quite impressive.
Oroville Mercury Record article

May 11, 2009 9am- 4pm
Local Govt Training: Existing Multifamily Rehab Programs Help Meet Stimulus Goals, Improve Buildings, & Serve Low-Income Families
6301 S Street, Sacramento, CA
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May 11-15, 2009
Healthy Shasta Bike Commute Week
Various Locations, Redding, CA
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May 13, 2009 8am- 3pm
Nonprofit Leadership Summit "Strength in Collaboration- The Importance of Strategic Alliances"
Shasta College Downtown Room 8220 Redding, CA
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May 13, 2009 6pm- 9pm
Farming Roundtable: Development Patterns that Support Local Food Systems
Chico Grange Hall, Chico, CA
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May 18, 2009 9am- 2:00pm
California Solar Initiative Workshop - An Online Course
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