by Dan Bacher Apparently fearing the overwhelming opposition to his $11.14 water bond (Proposition 18), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today asked the Legislature to postpone the controversial initiative until 2012 to “avoid jeopardizing its passage.” “After reviewing the agenda for this year, I believe our focus should be on the budget — solving the deficit, reforming [...]
Archive | June, 2010
Commission Approves Kashia Pomo Proposal to Amend Marine Reserve
“The Kashia began on the coast,” Reno Franklin of the Kashia Pomo Tribe stated. “Danaga is the place where we believe the tribe first stepped on the earth. It has tremendous significance for our tribe. We are a very traditional tribe that still speaks our language, follows our culture and respects our elders and follows [...]
Kashia Victory
Today the Kashia People won a historic victory in regaining access to their traditional fishing & gathering territories. The MLPA designated a MPA directly in coastal waters that prohibited Kashia access. In unprecedented action, DF&G Commission revised its previous decision and today the Tribe will continue its subsistence and ceremonial ways of life. The final [...]
No CEQA Exemption for LA NFL Stadium
Please Sign your organization onto the letter below! We are getting word that AEG (the owners of the StaplesCenter in LA) would like a CEQA exemption for a new NFL stadium in downtown LA. They are claiming that the competition (Majestic and the City of Industry) got an exemption, so it is only fair they [...]
No on Water Bond Coalition Blasts AB 2775
Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis), who cast the lone no vote against AB 2775, described the bill as “lipstick on a pig.” She voted against the amendment she believes it makes the bond more palatable. “This won’t eliminate the possibility of gaming the system,” she stated. No on Water Bond Coalition Blasts AB 2775 Senator Wolk [...]
Protect Winnemem Wintu Tribe Puberty Ceremony
by Randy Yonemura I have just read and signed the petition: “Protect Winnemem Wintu Tribe Puberty Ceremony”. Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 1000 signatures – please sign [...]
JUNE 18-23 NATIONAL SACRED PLACES PRAYER DAYS
JUNE 18-23 SET FOR 2010 NATIONAL SACRED PLACES PRAYER DAYS Washington, DC (6/17/10)—Observances and ceremonies will be held across the country from June 18 through June 23 to mark the 2010 National Days of Prayer to Protect Native American Sacred Places. The observance in Washington, D.C. will be held on Monday, June 21 at 9:00 [...]
El Dorado Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
The Eldorado National Forest is currently recruiting for 10 vacancies for Forestry Technician GS-462-2/3/4/5 (Wildland Firefighter Apprentice). These positions are located on the Eldorado National Forest. If selected you will be assigned to one of the following duty locations: Georgetown, Grizzly Flats, Kyburz, Pioneer, Placerville, Pollock Pines. Duties: Serves on a crew performing duties in [...]
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