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SMUD Sues Financial Terrorists - Bank of America, UBS, and JPMorgan Over Derivatives

Submitted by Tjadendevries on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 4:43pm

Good for SMUD!

These thieves have been getting away with stealing from unwitting municipalities for years. As a refresher click here to read how JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley deceived city leaders and school boards in Pennsylvania since at least 2003. And the luxury jets JPMorgan Chase bought after receiving $25 Billion in TARP funds And this warning of the coming recession from two years ago


Bank of America, UBS, JPMorgan Sued Over Derivatives

By Joel Rosenblatt

    Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp., UBS AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. were sued by a California public utility over claims they rigged sales of municipal derivatives and shared illegal profits through kickbacks.

    The lawsuit, filed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, is based on federal and state antitrust claims. It alleges Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America and more than a dozen other banks conspired to pre-select winners of municipal derivative auctions, coordinated their pricing, and accepted kickbacks disguised as fees from co-conspirators.

City Governments from Sacramento to L.A. Fund $100's of Millions in Corporate Welfare

Submitted by Tjadendevries on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 4:13pm

You ever wonder why there doesn't seem to be any money for parks or libraries or schools or police or firefighters and why they have to close clinics? But they have a $40 million gift for somebody who doesn't even live here

    The high-end retailer is supposed to be a key player in the K Street renovation, which has already cost the city about $40 million in property-acquisition costs. Joe Zeiden, Z Gallerie's founder and president, has spearheaded similar developments in San Diego and Pasadena.

And can't even run a business

    Now the company, based in Gardena, is retrenching. Twenty-one stores closed last month, the retailer said in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy papers, and three more are expected to close soon. The shutdown lists don't include the two Sacramento-area stores, at Downtown Plaza and Roseville's Fountains shopping center.

And this is just one instance. What they could have done is loan 20 people who actually live here $2 million each, to hire and employ people who actually live here and spread that money around in the local economy, but no, the geniuses get worked again


Los Angeles Corporate Welfare: Ritz-Carlton and AEG

Rich entities siphon taxpayer money while real communities struggle

Understanding Local Land Use Planning

Submitted by billl on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:41pm
Date: 
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 8:45am - 4:15pm
Understanding Local Land Use Planning

Saturday, November 7, 2009
8:45am - 4:15pm

Casa Garden's Restaurant
at the Sacramento Children's Home
2760 Sutterville Road
Sacramento, CA 95820

Do you want to learn more about the local land use planning processes in Sacramento? ECOS is hosting a one-day workshop on local land use planning processes. The workshop will provide insight into the processes that development proposals go through locally to get approved. If a developer wants to build a project, what approvals are needed? How does the process differ depending on where a project is located or on the size or type of project? Many people who want to participate in local planning processes are unsure when and how to do so to have the greatest impact. This workshop will answer these questions.

Topics include:

Great Valley Center - 2020 Foresight

Submitted by billl on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 9:35am

About 2020 Foresight
http://www.greatvalley.org/conference/index.aspx

When: May 6 & 7
Where: Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA

20/20 Foresight takes a small leap forward. Looking ahead beyond the current issues and politics, conference will focus on five broad areas where short term actions can have longer term effects.

* Health and Community Well Being
* Transportation, Land Use and Housing
* Energy, Environment and Agriculture
* Water, Air and Natural Resources
* Workforce preparedness and Education

Keynote Speakers

City of Elk Grove and Community Group to Hold Joint Meeting on City Charter Elk Grove, CA

Submitted by billl on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 9:08am

City of Elk Grove and Community Group to Hold Joint Meeting on City Charter

Elk Grove, CA – The City of Elk Grove Charter Commission and Elk Grove Community Connection (EGCC) are teaming up for a workshop to explore the community’s vision for the City’s potential new charter, which the Commission is currently drafting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 24, at Elk Grove City Hall (Council Chambers, 8400 Laguna Palms Way). The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., with an informal mixer scheduled beforehand at 6:00 p.m.

Public participation and input is at the heart of the process in drafting the City’s potential new governing charter. This historical process will involve exploring issues such as election reform, an elected Mayor, number of council districts, campaign finance, bidding of public works projects, and more. If approved by the City Council, the charter will go before voters in November 2010.

Elk Grove Community Connection Sphere of Influence Summit

Submitted by billl on Wed, 03/11/2009 - 12:59pm

Elk Grove Community Connection Sphere of Influence Summit

Wednesday, March 18, 2008, 6:30 p.m. - Elk Grove City Council Chambers - 8400 Laguna Palms Way

So much is at stake in the south of Sacramento County, not only the prosperity of Elk Grove, but also the sustainability of its surrounding rural and agricultural communities, the viability of the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan, and the health of the Cosumnes River watershed and the many species it supports, including the Swainsons Hawk, Sandhill Crane, riparian Oak and Chinook Salmon.

Come and join this critical conversation on issues relating to the City of Elk Grove's Sphere Of Influence expansion.

Town Hall Forum: Levee Progress and Emergency Preparedness

Submitted by billl on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 12:17pm

March 11th Town Hall Forum presented by N Magazine and Council Member Tretheway. At the forum, residents will have an opportunity to listen to speakers present updates on the levee progress and emergency preparedness.

Speakers include District One Council Member & SAFCA Board Member, Ray Tretheway, Mayor Kevin Johnson (invited), Col. Chapman of the Army Corps of Engineers, Stein Buer, Executive Director of SAFCA, Paul Deveraux, Executive Director of RD1000, Nathan Dietrich, Office of Congresswoman Matsui, Jason Sirney, Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Chief Ray Jones.

Panelists and related agencies will have information and handouts available.

Details:

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibits, Q&A

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Introductory Remarks

6:30 p.m - 7:20 p.m., Question and Answers with Panelists

7:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Wrap-up and review of coming events

Location: Community Conference Room @ South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95833

Where God Left His Shoes - A fundraiser for Faith & Homeless Families Initiative

Submitted by billl on Fri, 02/13/2009 - 10:17pm

Where God Left His Shoes - Starring John Leguizamo
A fundraiser for Faith & Homeless Families Initiative

Giving the gift of hope through housing

Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 6:00—8:00 pm
Place: The Crest Theatre
1013 K Street, Sacramento
Tickets: $20.00 General Admission; $10.00 Students, Seniors, or Disabled

Where God Left His Shoes is the story of a family that refuses to break apart during the darkest time of their lives and discovers that they will survive as long as they have each other.

The Faith & Homeless Families Initiative will be launched in early 2009 as a pilot program of the Ending Chronic Homelessness Initiative with the support of City Councilmember Rob Fong to help families avoid or escape homelessness. This initiative matches homeless families with faith communities to mentor and help them obtain self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Please make checks payable to:
Community Services Planning Council/FFI
Tickets available at:
>> R5 Records, 2500 16th St, Sacramento
(cash only at this location)
>> Crest Theater Box Office
>> Tickets.com
For more information please contact:

Planning for Healthy Communities: Advocating for Equity in Planning Decisions

Submitted by billl on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 1:42pm

Planning for Healthy Communities: Advocating for Equity in Planning Decisions
Wednesday, February 11 - 10am-2pm

The CA Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is hosting an important convening that will focus on the impact of economic development, the general plan, and zoning regulations on community health, and how you can get involved.

From increasing access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity to improving air and water quality, learn how to apply these strategies to create healthier environments. The workshop will include opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and networking.

The session will provide participants with:

Sacramento City Council Considers Global Warming and 2030 General Plan

Submitted by sgl on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 8:10pm

AB 32 - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires Sacramento City’s 2030 General Plan to mitigate for additional greenhouse gases produced as the result of the growth of Sacramento.

Two Proposals to Implement AB 32 with Sacramento Cityâââââ

Submitted by sgl on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 7:29am

AB 32 - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires Sacramento City’s 2030 General Plan to mitigate for additional greenhouse gases produced as the result of the growth of Sacramento.



Global warming is serious problem that will continue to get worse for the rest of this century. It’s also a difficult problem manage effectively. All the effective responses require some sacrifice and may not pay-off for a generation.

2030 City of Sacramento General Plan Public Hearing

Submitted by billl on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 12:07pm

2030 City of Sacramento General Plan Public Hearing

The City of Sacramento Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the 2030 General Plan.

Thurs Nov 13 - 5:30pm
Historic City Hall
915 I Street

The Planning Commission wants your input. Please attend and provide your thoughts on the future of Sacramento.

I-5 to Hwy. 50 connector meeting

Submitted by billl on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 11:43am

ELK GROVE - RANCHO CORDOVA - EL DORADO
CONNECTOR SUMMIT
Co-Hosted and Co-Facilitated by
Vice Mayor Pat Hume
City of Elk Grove
and
Supervisor Don Nottoli
County of Sacramento

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

City of Sacramento Affordable Housing Hearing

Submitted by billl on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 9:47pm

Join us next Tuesday (5/27) to tell the Sacramento City Council that we want an Affordable Housing Ordinance that covers the entire city and includes housing for the most vulnerable families and individuals.

1PM: Press Conference - Help us put a face on who lives in affordable housing - if you know someone that would like to share their personal story or for more information, please contact Sandra at sandra@sachousingalliance.org

2PM: City Council Meeting - Speakers cards will be circulated. If you do not wish to speak, please still come and show your support in the audience.

The City needs an affordable housing ordinance that covers the entire city and will actually help the most vulnerable among us -- including those Sacramentans who qualify as extremely low income.

Again, next Tues, May 27 at City Hall, 915 I Street.
For more info, contact Sandra at Sac Housing Alliance:

Warren Harding looks to make history - as county supervisor

Submitted by billl on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 8:02pm

Name recognition
Warren Harding looks to make history— as county supervisor

By Cosmo Garvin
cosmog@newsreview.com

It just isn’t done, not around here. You have to go back over a generation to find the last time it happened. It was 1970; the country was in the middle of an energy crisis, an economic crisis and a deeply unpopular war being prosecuted by a deeply unpopular president.

That year, in what was the local equivalent of a political revolution, Pat Melarky beat incumbent Leslie Wood to win a seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. His colleague, Ted Sheedy, also beat incumbent Frank O’Brien that year.