All Things Considered 2009-01-13

 


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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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  • Some Worry Digital TV Conversion Will Create More E-Waste
    Buying a new television to get ready for the nationwide switch to Digital TV? State officials are urging you to recycle your old TV. But environmentalists are worried many old TVs will end up in the state’s landfills.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • Business Journal: New Home Sales Keep Falling
    The economic slowdown continues to hurt homebuilders in the region.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • Gas Prices On The Rise Again
    This won’t be news to you if you’ve been driving around town lately but gas prices are up again.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • Legislature Will "Share The Pain"
    As a cash crisis for California looms, Democratic legislative leaders have announced plans to trim the budgets of both the Assembly and the Senate. However, they won’t be taking part in the Governor’s plan to furlough state employees.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • California Gets Failing Grade for Tobacco Control
    California is getting a failing grade when it comes to keeping smoking and tobacco use in check. That’s according to a new report card from the American Lung Association.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • UC Davis Gets Chevron Endowment For Energy Efficiency
    Oil giant Chevron is giving UC Davis a $2.5 million endowment. It’s to create a permanent leadership position at the university’s Energy Efficiency Center.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • Budget Stalemate May Stall Lincoln Bypass
    A major transportation project in the Placer County town of Lincoln may be put on hold if a state budget isn’t passed soon.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
  • Honeymoon's Over: Council Rejects Johnson's Audit
    Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson lost his first major power struggle at City Hall yesterday. The city council rejected his proposal to bring in an outside auditing firm, saying it would bypass the public process.
    Tuesday, January 13, 2009