California cities have another 15 years to go before they need to comply with state law and install water meters on every home and building. But the City of Lodi has decided to accelerate its installation program, and finish by 2016.
Davis has approved construction of a new housing development over the objections of nearby residents. City council members voted this week to let “Willowbank Park” developers build 29 homes on 4.5 acres…just south of Putah Creek.
Duke Ellington was an immensely popular bandleader and one of this country’s greatest composers. Best known for popular tunes like “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” and “Satin Doll,” Ellington also composed a series of sacred works.
When the city manager, police chief and other officials in the city of Rocklin retired last year and were then rehired part time, some residents complained about double dipping. But commentator Ginger Rutland says it's worse than that.
Nearly eight in 10 Californians disapprove of how the U.S. Congress is doing business. That’s according to a new Field Poll released Friday, which shows President Obama’s approval ratings have dropped as well.
