All Things Considered 2008-01-07


 
Monday, January 7, 2008

    Part of Series

  • Vote by Mail Ballots Go Out Monday
    The presidential primary is still a month away, but believe it or not, mail ballots go out Monday. The increasing number of Californians who opt to vote by mail is changing the shape of the election process
    Friday, January 4, 2008
  • Business Journal: Local Coffee Company Gets Boost
    A Woodland coffee company picked up $700,000 in funding from a Bay Area investment group.
    Sunday, January 6, 2008
  • Business Journal: Local Foreclosures Up
    There’s more evidence of a real estate slowdown in the Sacramento area. The number of foreclosure notices is up.
    Monday, January 7, 2008
  • 180 Billion Unfunded Liability For Public Retiree Benefits
    A commission says local and state governments need to set money aside to meet at least 180 billion dollars in health and pension obligations. That’s what’s owed over the next 30 years to California's public retirees….but is not currently funded.
    Monday, January 7, 2008
  • SMUD Rushing To Restore Power
    Last Friday’s fierce winter storm knocked out power to about 150,000 SMUD customers. Most had their power restored over the weekend. But a few thousand were still without power Monday - including the Medjed family.
    Monday, January 7, 2008
  • Supervisor Wants Vote on Iraq Policy
    The latest branch of government to weigh in on the War in Iraq could be … Sacramento County!
    Monday, January 7, 2008
  • State Budget Overshadows State of the State
    California’s budget woes will overshadow the Governor’s State of the State address tomorrow Tuesday. Legislative leaders say they’re gearing up for the issue that will command much of their attention.
    Monday, January 7, 2008