January 29, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Someone must force the point and say the unsayable ~  Margaret Thatcher

Delta/California/Water News
Delta Farmers OpposeGovernor's Twin Tunnel Proposal
Capradio.org
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2013/01/25/delta-farmers-oppose-governor%27s-twin-tunnel-proposal
(Featuring Dante Nomellini)

Talking Tunnels
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/29/talking-tunnels-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

In case You Missed it: Sac Bee's Jerry Brown's Water Plan faces Mixed Reviews
Restore the Delta
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=xp76ilcab&v=001rq5EDIUvnj4PGBZNbtXl9kH-_qb5_-FciU0-MoS1q-2u25g1Innpa7TgouflQvsavfzllPiQuVM09zfiBv0YUlKCgKOivJUZh6zRIhn2oIHHuAwKQu-uPw%3D%3D

Water Agencies Call for Alternative to the $14B Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta Tunnels
Bakersfieldnow.com
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Water-agencies-call-for-alternative-to-the-14B-Sacramento-San-Joaquin-River-Delta-tunnels-188750241.html

Water Rates Referendum Launched Public Scrutiny
Davis Enterprise
http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/water-rates-referendum-launched-public-scrutiny/

Turning Waste Into Gold
Petaluma360.com
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20130128/COMMUNITY/130129580/1036/business?Title=Turning-waste-into-gold

Salinas Valley Water Right Could Be Revoked
TheCalifornian.com
http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20130129/NEWS01/301280037/Salinas-Valley-water-right-could-revoked?nclick_check=1

Who Needs CEQA When You've Got Local Ballot Measures?
Fox and Hounds
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/01/who-needs-ceqa-when-youve-got-local-ballot-measures/

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-29.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
The Killing of the Smart Meter Bill
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52752#When:19:45:30Z
(Describes our public process hearings regarding in-Delta interests, doesn't it???)

The Age of Neo-Feudalism: A Government of the Rich, by the Rich and for the Corporations
LewRockwell.com
http://lewrockwell.com/whitehead/whitehead69.1.html

Lessons From The Iron Lady
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52739#When:13:52:37Z

Al Sharpton: People Do Not Have The Right to Unregulated Rights in This Country
GodFatherPolitics.com
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9202/al-sharpton-people-do-not-have-the-right-to-unregulated-rights-in-this-country/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29
(This is just scary.)

Agriculture/Science News
Study Discovers that Central valley Irrigation Helps Southwest Rainfall
WineIndustryInsight.com
http://www.wineindustryinsight.com/ex_nf.php?url=http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=22739

Eating Bright-Colored Fruits and Vegetables May Prevent or Delay ALS
ScienceBlog.com
http://scienceblog.com/59402/eating-bright-colored-fruits-and-vegetables-may-prevent-or-delay-als/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogrssfeed+%28ScienceBlog.com%29

Levee/Infrastructure News
Dam Problem
Sacramento News & Reivew
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/dam-problem/content?oid=8878568

BART Testing Earthquake Early Warning System
KQED
http://www.kqed.org/news/story/2012/09/28/108594/bart_testing_earthquake_early_warning_system?category=bay+area

Quake Experts Call For an Advance-Warning System for California
LATimes.com
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-earthquake-warning-20130129,0,5545398.story

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
San Jose Poised to Approve Sweeping Environmental Plan
San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_22469167/san-jose-poised-approve-sweeping-environmental-plan

Environmental News
Study: City Heat Drives Warm Weather North
UTSanDiego.com
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/28/climate-change-urban-heat-scripps/

Leader of the Frack
Sacramento News & Review
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/leader-of-the-frack/content?oid=8878935

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Some Important History on California High Speed Rail
Fox and Hounds
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/01/some-important-history-on-california-high-speed-rail/

Chowchilla and CHSRA Settle Lawsuit
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/chowchilla-and-chsra-settle-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chowchilla-and-chsra-settle-lawsuit

National Political News
Controversies: Another Overreach Rebuke of Federal Attorney Carmen Ortiz The Motel Seizure Case
AllGov.com
http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/another-overreach-rebuke-of-federal-attorney-carmen-ortiz-the-motel-seizure-case-130129?news=846897
Mr. Caswell sums up the overall game plan of government agencies:

“It’s bullying by the government. And it’s a huge waste of taxpayer money,” Caswell told the Boston Herald. “This has been a huge financial and physical toll. It’s thrown our whole family into turmoil. You work for all your life to pay for something and these people come along and think it’s theirs. It’s just wrong. The average person can’t afford to fight this.”

Aguanomics:  Aaron Swartz, RIP
http://www.aguanomics.com/2013/01/aaron-swartz-rip.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29
(Mr. Swartz was prosecuted by Ms. Ortiz above.)

Aguanomics: Improving Utility Performance #pdftribute
http://www.aguanomics.com/2013/01/improving-utility-performance-pdftribute.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29

Ortiz Abuses Authority Again, Slapped Down by Judge
GodFatherPolitics.com
http://news.firedoglake.com/2013/01/29/ortiz-abuses-authority-again-slapped-down-by-judge/

Senator Jeff Sessions: A Rare Advocate for Common Sense and Rule of Law
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52744#When:15:10:21Z

Wyoming to Battle NDAA Indefinite Detention
ImpeachObamaCampaign.com
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/wyoming-to-battle-ndaa-indefinite-detention/

VIDEO: Feinstein Vows to Go After More Than 'Assault Weapons'
ImpeachObamaCampaign.com
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/video-feinstein-vows-to-go-after-more-than-assault-weapons/

Is a Political Balance of Powers 'Unconstitutional'
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/JBWilliams/williams235.htm

California Political News

Litigation News
Judge OKs $4B BP Oil Spill Criminal Settlement
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/01/29/judge-oks-4b-bp-oil-spill-criminal-settlement/

Tribal News

Calendar
Delta Conservancy
"Give Your Grant Proposal an Edge" Workshop
February 20, 2013
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Delta Conservancy
1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6
West Sacramento, CA
Cost:  Free!

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January 28, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta/California/Water News
BDCP Benefit-Cost Analysis Is Going Off-Track
Dr. Jeff Michael
http://valleyecon.blogspot.com/2013/01/bdcp-benefit-cost-analysis-is-going-off.html
(Excellent post.)

'Over Troubled Waters' Made Official Selection at NorCal Film Festival
Restore the Delta
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=xp76ilcab&v=001w_-M_3FUdLenNHDwagD9bV7Xy9s4os4TUFITpsWKy1JYe0iNLKxAehAh6FLWQCZani-ywVY60r0HcEEaW4zM3eWbOBe4uzcG41DrfcLgqrtTA8hsAQbA5g%3D%3D

Jerry Brown's Water Plan Faces Mixed Reviews
Sacbee.com
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/26/5142201/jerry-browns-water-plan-faces.html#disqus_thread
(I don't know what's scarier...the BDCP scam right now, or the people making comments on these articles.)

Groups: Tunnel Planned for Sacramento River is Too Large
TheReporter.com
http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_22460912/groups-tunnel-planned-sacramento-san-joaquin-river-delta

Panel to Debate Solutions for Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta
TheReporter.com
http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_22456191/panel-debate-solutions-sacramento-san-joaquin-river-delta

Water Agencies Opposing Delta Tunnels Endorsement
ABCLocal.com
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=8969376

California Groups Want State to Study Smaller Tunnel
News10.net
http://www.news10.net/news/article/227011/2/California-groups-want-state-to-study-smaller-tunnel

More Shenanigans by MWD in SDCWA territory!
Battle Water Districts Feud Over PR Contract
NBC7SanDiego.com
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Battling-Water-Districts-Fight-Over-PR-Contract-188447861.html

CWIN Slams Brown's Cal to Build the Twin Tunnels
Dan Bacher
Indybay.org
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Battling-Water-Districts-Fight-Over-PR-Contract-188447861.html

PPIC Tackles Water Management in Latest State Issues Report
ACWA.com
http://www.acwa.com/news/water-supply-challenges/ppic-tackles-water-management-latest-state-issues-report

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-28.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
The Boneta Bill in Virginia to Protect the Right to Farm
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52684#When:02:24:19Z

Voters Educate the Elected
Devvy Kidd
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd572.htm

Breaking Down the Feinstein AWB
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52710#When:14:38:29Z

Feinstein's Gun Ban Bill Exempts Government Officials
CalWatchDog.com
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52710#When:14:38:29Z

Feinstein Bill Puts Sights on Parents With Guns
GodFatherPolitics.com
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9200/feinstein-bill-puts-sights-on-parents-with-guns/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29

Feinstein: Gun Control Faces Uphill Climb on Capitol Hill
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/27/feinsteint-gun-control-faces-uphill-climb-on-capitol-hill/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Agriculture/Science News
Normative Science: When Scientists Become Stealth Policy Advocates
Waterwired.com
http://aquadoc.typepad.com/waterwired/2013/01/normative-science-when-scientists-become-stealth-policy-advocates.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fwaterwired+%28WaterWired%29

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News
CEQA Week in Review - Who Said What
California Economic Summit
http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ceqa-week-in-review-whos-saying-what-this-week

Economic/Tourism News
FYI Governor Brown: Katrina and Sandy Killed Over a Thousand People and Destroyed Thousands of Homes
Dr. Jeff Michael
ValleyEconomist.com

How Economists Routinely Get it Wrong on High Speed Rail
California Progress Report
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/how-economists-routinely-get-it-wrong-high-speed-rail
(Oh my...)

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
CA Bullet Train Crashes Through Federal, State Safeguards
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/28/ca-bullet-train-crashes-through-federal-state-safeguards/

Anticipating the Upcoming Great California High Speed Rail Disaster 2013
Redstate.com
http://www.redstate.com/2013/01/27/california-high-speed-rail/

LA Times Sees a Land Acquisition Crisis Where None Exist
California High Speed Rail Blog
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/la-times-sees-a-land-acquisition-crisis-where-none-exists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=la-times-sees-a-land-acquisition-crisis-where-none-exists

National Political News
The Future of America, Cosmic Warfare, Parallel Universes, and the Matrix
Paul McGuire
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/McGuire/paul158.htm

Nullification: An Overview of its Many Forms
Bear Witness Central
http://bwcentral.org/2013/01/nullification-an-overview-of-its-many-forms/

California Political News
Brown Official: You're Our Slave
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/26/brown-official-youre-our-slave/

Mamet: Govt. Should NOT Enslave Us
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/27/mamet-govt-should-not-enslave-us/

Litigation News

Tribal News

Calendar
Delta Conservancy
Promoting Travel and Recreation-Based Worshop
February 8, 2013
11:30-1:00PM
Delta Conservancy Open House
February 15, 2013
2-5PM
http://www.deltaconservancy.ca.gov/

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January 25, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta/California/Water News
Stop Shasta Dam Expansion 
Friends of the River
https://secure2.convio.net/fotr/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=309

Big Water Projects Should Make Us Queasy
Here’s the bottom line: Price-sensitive demand, growing populations and climate change trends are creating unprecedented challenges to our Western water resources. How water managers solve these challenges — and pay for them — should be less about pie-in-the-sky solutions and more about old-fashioned thrift.
Salt Lake Tribune
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/55678373-82/projects-demand-las-vegas.html.csp

What They're Saying
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/25/what-theyre-saying/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

CRWC's Statement on Gov. Brown's State of the State Address
Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/cfwcs-statement-on-gov-browns-state-of.html
(Makes one wonder just exactly where the Governor ends and Mr. Wade begins.)
    
Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Feinstein Introduces Sweeping Unconstitutional Gun Control Bill in Senate
GodFatherPolitics.com
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9152/feinstein-introduces-sweeping-unconstitutional-gun-control-bill-in-senate/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29
(She's looking pretty rough lately.) 

Feinstein's Shot Heard 'Round the World'
PatriotPost.com
http://patriotpost.us/editions/16450
 
San Francisco 1978, Dianne Feinstein and Gun Control
Unexamined Premises
http://pjmedia.com/michaelwalsh/2013/01/24/san-francisco-1978-dianne-feinstein-and-gun-control/?singlepage=true
(Excellent article of local history, and the decent Stateswoman Ms. Feinstein used to be, once upon a time; or until she met and married Mr. Blum.)
  
The Club of Liberals, Trans-humanism, Depopulation
NoMoreFakeNews.com
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=4tixiugab&v=001lnBTEkB9iIFVGjcxk8R4jeJvqXxxgbrx2HaVApnnHv0KhD-3iWnl_mt0XqvI6SYPkCoFCCzIXYLBt0dV3NNRQD2iIHrcazBbQp5WVHF8ZqPNcp-1g1rHAg%3D%3D
(Excellent read, especially towards the end.)

Fascist City Arrests Two Moms for Opposing 'SMART Meters' in Homes
GodFatherPolitics.com
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9154/city-arrests-two-moms-for-opposing-smart-meters-in-homes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29
 
Agriculture/Science News
Fruit and Vegetable Intake Associated with Lower Risk of ER-Breast Cancer
ScienceCodex.com
http://www.sciencecodex.com/fruit_and_vegetable_intake_is_associated_with_lower_risk_of_er_breast_cancer-105683

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Risk of Pre-menopausal Breast Cancer
ScienceCodex.com
http://www.sciencecodex.com/low_vitamin_d_levels_linked_to_high_risk_of_premenopausal_breast_cancer-105686

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
HORB Revisited
Bay Delta Blog
http://baydelta.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/horb-revisited/

Napa Wine Country Water for Fish Showdown at Kimball Creek
LloydGCarter.com
http://www.lloydgcarter.com/content/130124594_napa-wine-country-water-fish-showdown-kimball-creek
 
Environmental News
Video: Ensuring California Rural Poor Not Forgotten in CEQA
California Economic Summit
http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ensuring-california-rural-poor-not-forgotten-in-ceqa-process
 
Economic/Tourism News
Yes, It's Time For Water Markets
Aguanomics.com
http://www.aguanomics.com/2013/01/yes-its-time-for-water-markets.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29
 
High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Jerry Brown on the Viability of High Speed Rail
California's Capitol
http://www.californiascapitol.com/2013/01/jerry-brown-on-the-viability-of-high-speed-rail/

 
Governor Jerry Brown and the Little Engine That Could
California High Speed Rail Blog
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/governor-jerry-brown-and-the-little-engine-that-could/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-jerry-brown-and-the-little-engine-that-could
 
National Political News
Dr. Carl Parnell America's Ship of State, Part 4
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/Parnell/carl119.htm

UN Expert Investigates U.S. Drone Use, Targeted Killings Involving Civilians Included
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/01/24/un-expert-investigates-us-drone-attacks-targeted-killings-that-involve-civilian/

Mississippi Bill Would Nullify Federal Laws
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/24/mississippi-bill-seeks-to-nullify-federal-laws/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Hillary Fails Benghazi Fact Check 
National Conservative Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/article/hillary-fails-benghazi-fact-check
 
California Political News
California Institute for Federal Policy
http://www.calinst.org/bul2/b2003.shtml

Devore: Numbers Show Arnold's Tax Increase Cost Jobs
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/25/devore-numbers-show-arnolds-tax-increase-cost-jobs/

The Next Parks Department Cover Up
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/25/the-next-parks-dept-cover-up/
 
Litigation News
Syngenta Settlement: Cash for Water Districts
WHOTV.com
http://whotv.com/2013/01/24/settlement-cash-syngenta-pays-iowa-water-districts/

Court: Obama Appointments Are Unconstitutional
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/25/court-obama-appointments-are-unconstitutional/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29
 
Oyster Farm Challenges Eviction From Park in Court
CapitalPress.com
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/AP-CA-oyster-farm-dispute-012512
 
Tribal News
Idle No More State Rally
Saturday, January 26th
North Steps Capitol Building
1:00-4:00 PM
Opening blessings from Local California Nations California Indian Dancers.
Speeches (special speech by Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum one of the founding women of Idle No More) via skype.
Wokini Indigenous Drum Group and Dancers (more drums TBA)
Aztec/Mexica Dancers.
Round Dance.
This event will be streamed live! for our relatives that live far way and cannot make it.
For more Information: http://idlenomore1.blogspot.com/
 
Calendar
Delta Methylmercury TMDL Nonpoint Sources Workgroup 
January 31, 2013
Meeting materials
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=skitmfcab&v=001Akwh5HY8vpykA-4K_yw1LhhFujh-_tZuxiI-LO1LmLihBlC4Yjd5BDsp8x6d9js5QotSMnRV55DSfpXLuF_VEE35ZPdi04kI-lR0O0ggjPDOyhTy8CmXCDDbNZ8R-H1r2vmk-bcwDAO1enCUPfxtCXvahNbk7D7AZ9Rtp4VfTMQGzHroEpRZdbtNn13gjSu6OV5g89u0gtw9ca7Kk8ZL8U_dmqOiD09icZkPtdNR6pmW0SC9Vjtq5IpRsL8eDBtqsibq0bNT5BLB4TggyG4YMXvfnAw1ZdBSbKkkcMmFNRejfeMXCYNcq-426HnO3wg8-mKH6immrfsLxjYToGYdztqERhCGwMS5
 
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January 10-24, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Because It's Cool!
There's hope for the future yet!  Enjoy!!!
2012 Junior II Champs: Shag Dance
http://videos2view.net/shag-dance.htm

Delta/California/Water News
It's Time For a Serious Study of the West Delta Intake Concept
Dr. Jeff Michael
Valley Economist
http://valleyecon.blogspot.com/2013/01/its-time-for-serious-study-of-west.html

Link to Dr. Pyke's Western Delta Intake Concept Plan
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/14/pykes-plan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

More Talk of Pyke's Plan
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/14/pykes-plan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

How to Construct a Permeable Levee
Delta National Park
http://www.deltanationalpark.org/blog/view/how_to_construct_a_permeable_levee/

Alien (Weed) Conspiracy Theory
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/14/pykes-plan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

'New' Delta Plan rehashes Old Plans From 1960's and 1970's
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/24/new-delta-plan-rehashes-old-plans-from-1950s-and-70s/

DWR's Delta eNews
http://www.water.ca.gov/deltainit/docs/Delta_eNews012413.pdf

Governor Brown Uses Address to Promote Peripheral Tunnels
Dan Bacher
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/01/24/18730737.php

Coalition Releases a New Portfolio-Based Conceptual Alternative for the Bay-Delta
Barry Nelson
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/bnelson/coalition_releases_a_new_portf.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+switchboard_bnelson+%28Switchboard%3A+Barry+Nelson%27s+Blog%29

Restore the Delta Responds to Governor Brown's State of the State
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=xp76ilcab&v=001Akwh5HY8vpyc1w1s2A32rFytB8GS1qmAomcUS0Lpm7vGe0XTVyLr4TD_CbtzK0i9FhPOkg_KC0CNt32vzdpNwD6Wzhm5L8YhdkcfbP8VfPPvS4frnLIRFA%3D%3D

Restore the Delta Responds to 'Portfolio-Based' Tunnel Proposal
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/01/17/18730391.php

Why Did a Defense/Intelligence Contractor Serve as Lead Consultant on Delta Tunnel Plan?
Dan Bacher
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/20/1180585/-Why-is-a-defense-intelligence-contractor-the-lead-consultant-on-Delta-tunnel-plan

Water Commission Releases Annual Review of SWP
ACWA.com
http://www.acwa.com/news/infrastructure/water-commission-releases-annual-review-swp

Coalition Calls for Portfolio-Based Alternative to be Analyzed om BDCP
http://www.acwa.com/news/delta/coalition-calls-portfolio-based-alternative-be-analyzed-bdcp

ACWA Submits Comment Letters on Delta Plan Documents
ACWA.com
http://www.acwa.com/news/delta/acwa-submits-comment-letters-delta-plan-documents

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-24.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-23.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-22.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-21.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-18.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-17.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-16.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-15.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-14.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-11.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-10.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
The Key Word is 'Precedent' in Opposing a Con Con
American Policy Center
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3af5d41d21ad9fce53c86ba9d&id=d090589bef&e=75b5b6dbb8

UN Gun Grab on Pace for March
The New American
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/14237-un-general-assembly-votes-unanimously-to-hammer-out-global-gun-control-treaty

The Equator Principles and Sustainable Poverty
American Policy Center
http://americanpolicy.org/2013/01/24/the-equator-principles-and-sustainable-poverty/

Resolutions to Protect Property Rights
American Policy Center
http://americanpolicy.org/2013/01/24/resolutions-to-protect-property-rights/

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News
CEQA is a Safety Net: Environmental Attorney's Perspective
California Economic Summit
http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ceqa-is-a-safety-net-environmental-attorneys-perspective

New Study Finds Infill and Public Transit Projects Caught Up in CEQA Net

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/new-study-finds-infill-public-transit-projects-caught-up-in-ceqa-net
Protecting and Strengthening Environmental 'Bill of Rights'

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/protecting-and-strengthening-californias-environmental-bill-of-rights

CEQA Modernization Debate Begins to Intensify

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ceqa-modernization-debate-begins-to-intensify

CEQA Reform Isn't What it Seems to Be - Law Professor's Perspective

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ceqa-reform-isnt-what-it-seems-to-be-law-professors-perspective

Where Things Stand on CEQA: Steinberg Still Pushing for Reform

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/where-things-stand-on-ceqa-steinberg-still-pushing-for-reform
Video: Conservationists Movement Open to CEQA Reform Discussion But...

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/video-conservation-movement-open-to-ceqa-reform-discussion-but
Video: Labor Leader Speaks Out on CEQA Reform

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/video-labor-leader-speaks-out-on-ceqa-reform
CEQA Reform is Long Overdue - Environmental Lawyer's Perspective

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/ceqa-reform-is-long-overdue-environmental-lawyers-perspective
Save or Tear Down? CEQA Works for Question of Historic Buildings

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/save-or-tear-down-ceqa-works-for-historic-building-issues-attorney
Middle Ground Exists on CEQA Reform - Environmental Attorney

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/save-or-tear-down-ceqa-works-for-historic-building-issues-attorney
Video: CEQA as Public Health Tool

http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/save-or-tear-down-ceqa-works-for-historic-building-issues-attorney

Economic/Tourism News
First Impression of the NRDC Portfolio Delta Plan
Dr. Jeff Michael
Valley Economist
http://valleyecon.blogspot.com/2013/01/first-impression-of-nrdc-portfolio.html

WestWater Research, LLC Announces its 2013 Water Investor Conference: Water & Agriculture as Real Asset Investments
Aguanomics.com
http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/1/prweb10300429.htm

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Rail Project Begins Grabbing CA Farmers' Land
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/18/rail-project-begins-grabbing-ca-farmers-land/

California High Speed Rail Blog
CHSRA Says July 2013 Groundbreaking Still on Track
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/chsra-says-july-2013-groundbreaking-still-on-track/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chsra-says-july-2013-groundbreaking-still-on-track
CEQA Reform and Transit
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/ceqa-reform-and-transit-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ceqa-reform-and-transit-planning
CHSRA Cleared to Begin Property Acquisition
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/chsra-cleared-to-begin-property-acquisition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chsra-cleared-to-begin-property-acquisition
Jeff Denham Appointed Chair of House Railroad Committee Vows to Continue War on California HSR
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/jeff-denham-appointed-chair-of-house-railroad-committee-vows-to-continue-war-on-california-hsr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeff-denham-appointed-chair-of-house-railroad-committee-vows-to-continue-war-on-california-hsr
CHSRA and Amtrak to Collaborate on Train Orders
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/chsra-and-amtrak-to-collaborate-on-train-orders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chsra-and-amtrak-to-collaborate-on-train-orders
Construction Managers Chosen for Madera-Fresno Section
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/construction-managers-chosen-for-madera-fresno-section/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-managers-chosen-for-madera-fresno-section

National Political News
Senator Feinstein's Bizzare New Weapons Legislation
Canada Free Press
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52638#When:00:30:59Z

Guns and the President
Andrew Napolitano
http://www.lewrockwell.com/napolitano/napolitano84.1.html

California Political News
California's Changing K-12 Accountability Program
PPIC Publication
http://www.ppic.org/main/publication_quick.asp?i=1043
Critical reading I highly recommend in response to this publication.  This is vital to those with toddlers/youngsters entering into the public school system.  You owe it to your child/grand child to read this book, it is that important.
Common Core A Trojan Horse for Education Reform
Orlean Koehle
ISBN Number: 9781-4675-4965-3 (for Amazon, etc. ordering)

Litigation News
Judge Tentatively Rules Against Plaintiffs Challenging Monterey Amendment Water Deal
California Water Impact Network
http://www.c-win.org/content/best-best-and-krieger-legal-alert-judge-tentatively-rules-against-plaintiffs-challenging-mon

Tribal News

Calendar
Delta Historical Ecology and Landscape Scale Restoration: As Applied to Williamson/McCormack Tract
Delta Stewardship Council's Delta Science Program
January 30, 2013
http://deltacouncil.ca.gov/science-event-detail/8251

Is Peace Possible in the Delta Water Wars?
Delta Conservancy
http://www.deltaconservancy.ca.gov/
Is Peace Possible in the Delta Water Wars? is the topic of a UC Center Sacramento panel discussion including Russell van Loben Sels and Gilbert Cosio
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
12:00-1:30 p.m.
1130 K Street.
The event is free, and lunch is provided.
To register, visit the UC Center's website: http://uccs.ucdavis.edu/events/registrations/2013-February-6-DeltaWaterWars.
http://delta.groupaya.net/ 

Written Comment Opportunities
Comment Period Extended for Proposed San Joaquin Flows
ACWA.com
http://www.acwa.com/news/water-quality/comment-period-extended-proposed-san-joaquin-flows

January 8-9, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta/California/Water News
Burt Wilson Delta Issues Interview on KFCF.org
Thursday, January 10, 2013
1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
www.kfcf.org

California Congressional Leaders Send letter to Secretary Salazar Requesting Detailed Briefing on the BDCP
California Water Impact Network
http://www.c-win.org/content/california-congressional-leaders-send-letter-secretary-salazar-requesting-detailed-briefing-

Delta Methylmercury TMDL Nonpoint Sources Work Group for Managed Wetlands and Irrigated Agriculture
NPS Workgroup - Consumnes 319(h) Grant Application Support
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=skitmfcab&v=0015cPBtOwYvcUJ0HoTex-jWLeMS7acKElF12bZKxzEvrFAAhhu0bNSovwnUDKQjk6IJMoWr7aua_Q6hu28qy0DctdVS6R0-ibPgeWKNt-rp1qmLffvifCQEoMrj0gvMQEnL8hQGK5h2iKvmaeEhg-0to7B1yFzVdkaZdXrtmipx9KddopGdHs0861xbWCfd1IYCQR9OT3O60qebUXN6QhsfH8V992e97muG3xvR0yHAloXUBMO2OapAX7qW_yfaUFgGMv4QGLDLA0NRyEvfavMEyZhmavado4zD2fNgwOnvKwkge-625iIOCXKgJEkr5csMsfDUa08kFAlb5LFXBY8hvXW0U1zCJtv

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-9.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Even a Six Year Old is Smarter Than Feinstein
PatriotPost.com
http://image.patriotpost.us/2013-01-08-humor-1.jpg

Contra Costa, Solano Residents Invited to the Marin County D.A.'s Gun Buy Back (Surrender) Day
Claycord.com
http://claycord.com/2013/01/09/contra-costa-residents-invited-to-the-marin-county-d-a-s-gun-buy-back-program/
(Let's see $200 or $100 per fire arm depending upon model...hmmm ability to defend oneself/WalMart shopping trip...ability to defend/shopping at WalMart...self-defense/WalMart...)

Agriculture/Science News
Top 10 Health Stories of 2012
Byron J. Richards
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/Richards/byron217.htm

Good Protein Bad Protein 4 Ingredients to Avoid and Why Its Mandatory for Physical and Mental Stamina
ThePeoplesChemist.com
http://thepeopleschemist.com/good-protein-bad-protein-4-ingredients-avoid-mandatory-physical-mental-stamina/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-protein-bad-protein-4-ingredients-avoid-mandatory-physical-mental-stamina

Scientist: Top Selling Weed Killer Montanso's Roundup Linked to Infertility
BlacklistedNews.com
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Scientist%3A_Top_Selling_Weed_Killer_%E2%80%93_Monsanto%E2%80%99s_Roundup_%E2%80%93_Linked_to_Infertility/23509/0/38/38/Y/M.html

Spin and Bias in Published Studies of Breast Cancer Trials
ScienceCodex.com
http://www.sciencecodex.com/spin_and_bias_in_published_studies_of_breast_cancer_trials-104889

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News
Answers Needed on Why Tanker Hit Bay Bridge
Baykeeper.org
http://baykeeper.org/blog/answers-needed-why-oil-tanker-hit-bay-bridge
Bay Bridge Was Exempted From Rules Limiting Large Ships From Sailing in Fog
http://baykeeper.org/news/bk/bay-bridge-was-exempted-rules-limiting-large-ships-sailing-fog

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
From California High Speed Rail Authority's Blog...you know this will be good...
Peninsula NIMBYs Continue Anti-HSR Activism, Using CalTrain EIS as Leverage
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2012/12/peninsula-nimbys-continue-anti-hsr-activism-using-caltrain-eis-as-leverage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peninsula-nimbys-continue-anti-hsr-activism-using-caltrain-eis-as-leverage
High Speed Rail Should Stay in Bakersfield
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2012/12/high-speed-rail-should-stay-in-central-bakersfield/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-speed-rail-should-stay-in-central-bakersfield
2012: The Year That Saved California High Speed Rail
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2012/12/2012-the-year-that-saved-california-high-speed-rail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2012-the-year-that-saved-california-high-speed-rail
2013: The Year Ahead in High Speed Rail
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/2013-the-year-ahead-in-high-speed-rail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2013-the-year-ahead-in-high-speed-rail
 CEQA Reform Takes Shape in 2013
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/ceqa-reform-takes-shape-for-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ceqa-reform-takes-shape-for-2013
Amtrak to Seek FRA Approval for Standard HSR Trainsets
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/amtrak-to-seek-fra-approval-for-standard-hsr-trainsets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amtrak-to-seek-fra-approval-for-standard-hsr-trainsets
Ray LaHood Mounts Another Strong Defense of California HSR
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/ray-lahood-mounts-another-strong-defense-of-california-hsr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ray-lahood-mounts-another-strong-defense-of-california-hsr

National Political News
Obama Re-Elected Without Objection?
JB Williams
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/JBWilliams/williams231.htm

Impossible Coincidence Sandy Hook, Dark Knight Rises
NoMoreFakeNews.com
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=4tixiugab&v=001ZWNbY6QNS4zejkqD3zw0SgWoPVldKvO53NBcRJX5SrSNlFwAKzk4GPc3gCAQcPQVSaE0Knt75V_kKr5vQrHeQVZjwfTBeg3a3f5glBdHJrzkBNIpuPkUtQ%3D%3D

More of Our Doctors Are Losing Their Independence
Cato Institute
http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/more-our-doctors-are-losing-independence?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CatoRecentOpeds+%28Cato+Recent+Op-eds%29

Feinstein Statement on Nomination of John Brennan to be CIA Director
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ed17967f-8497-468f-aeab-29c013668401

Feinstein on Nomination of Chuck Hagel to be Secretary of Defense
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=a1193b5f-9a3c-4050-938c-71616a86382c
(Neither of these can be good if she supports them.)

Biden Confirms Plans to Go Around Congress to Take Your Guns
GodfatherPolitics.com
http://godfatherpolitics.com/8905/biden-confirms-plans-to-go-around-congress-to-take-your-guns/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29

Obama Evoking Executive Privilege to Ban Guns in America
CanadaFreePress.com
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52282#When:01:19:12Z

California Political News

Litigation/Tribal News
Scientists Claim Censorship by Federal Agency
CapitalPress.com
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/AP-OR-Science-complaint-Klamath-010713

Superior Court Rules DFG Cannot Require a Permit...
Somach Simmons & Dunn
http://www.somachlaw.com/alerts.php?id=201
U.S. Supreme Court Holds a Discharge From...
http://www.somachlaw.com/alerts.php?id=202

Rivers Are Rivers
PLF Liberty Blog
http://blog.pacificlegal.org/2013/rivers-are-rivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rivers-are-rivers

Federal Court Rules Stormwater Flow Alone Is Not a Pollutant
Best, Best & Kreiger
http://www.bbklaw.com/?t=40&an=16687&format=xml

Calendar
Meeting of the
Board of Directors and Liaison Advisers for the
SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY
Thursday, January 17, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jean Harvie Community Center
14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA
www.deltaconservancy.ca.gov
(Note on the Agenda, the Conservancy is accepting $250,000 from S.D. Bechtel Foundation for their 'Basin Study'...well, well the sharks have come out in 2013 hard and heavy.)

Delta Stewardship Council Independent Science Board Meeting
January 16-17, 2013
http://deltacouncil.ca.gov/science-event-detail/8198


It's Back to School Time
Register for Water 101: The Basics and Beyond
February 14-15, 2013
Water Education Foundation
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=n4t4lee6&v=0015cPBtOwYvcUJ0HoTex-jWLeMS7acKElF12bZKxzEvrFAAhhu0bNSojkW5Fs0F5Zm02G87-3T6LTPGzvB_VurFnkJBWjJWK323NIDF2vIvr93VEWW0zni3-Ym5ZX-CirJBrapNzEVHJg82DVH5sEvERUS8RiHT1290eBvLa8XMILGu8U9pmap4CEvJnpP55oH1pdz_FIEOF8Qz3YFDOkAib1gadG9bWHPkjNMwQ3-KEjkp_VAlCnL7zN4pC8inAcMxSRFnuUC8IhcC-7335LiRdKY0o0GJI_6OS3NL2dJcYJ53kGfon-xdA%3D%3D
(In case any one has missed Mr. Snow.)

Southern California Water Committee
http://marketing.proofinteractive.com/hostedemail/email.htm?CID=21648215706&ch=E007D218D6494E253309DE2ACCF331D8&h=225b1004edd90fdac6ef6b58de5dee1a&ei=TmKzr8rNO

Written Comment Opportunities
California Farm Bureau Accepting Scholarship Applications
CapitalPress.com
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/TH-cfbf-scholarships-010913

Because It's Cool!

January 5-7, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta/California/Water News
Weekend Wrap-Up
Aquafornia.com
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/01/07/weekend-wrap-up-27/

Water Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=n4t4lee6&v=001zsj4A0_3E1FPRz7q-7mPkznfVoxeGkVpE4lRsLtMHPTpjOQ5THqB9tugvK3U1tzqdVWB2tVlFVV_wdaX6O11sggvSSyO1Rx7wLtmw9Fhi-S7cM-IafpPYOQGnnjID9j6oy4beb618GEtptZZEDxLgfJaqGHaxcWObRwYnemwxqzUHSCrBTu30uKtWjqugtgbPS-jWPrQp2gZig3UFQvFpVl7dnEfBxniexKmw6L7gcFkmNChemjmSLxZRQy3cDCaxcUajsKjofSU6uGYqlmMcALuDT9cw3C5X2BJa888NXpO5xlWSVRwSw%3D%3D

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-4.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/01/news-articles-and-links-from-january-7.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Leave Prop. 13 Alone: Repeal Growth Controls
Fox and Hounds
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/01/leave-prop-13-alone-repeal-growth-controls/

It is the toxic combination of slow-growth and smart-growth plans with affordable housing incentives –- low interest rates, low down payments, mortgage interest deduction — that help bring about abnormal booms and busts in California’s real estate market. 

Growth Controls, Not Prop. 13, Produced State Deficits
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/07/growth-controls-not-prop-13-produced-state-deficits/

My Line In The Sand Is Drawn Here
Pastor Chuck Baldwin
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/baldwin/baldwin734.htm

AGENDA Grinding America Down
Bear Witness Central
http://bwcentral.org/2012/11/agenda-grinding-america-down/

Why We Are About to Lose the U.S. to The Claws of Communism Parts 1, 2 and 3
http://bwcentral.org/2013/01/why-we-are-about-to-lose-the-united-states-to-the-claws-of-communism-part-1/
http://bwcentral.org/2012/01/why-we-are-about-to-lose-the-united-states-to-the-claws-of-communism-part-2/
http://bwcentral.org/2012/01/why-we-are-about-to-lose-the-united-states-to-the-claws-of-communism-part-3/

Pastor Roger Anghis - The Banning of Guns, Part 2
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/Anghis/roger242.htm

Senator Feinstein's Constitutional End-Run
ImpeachObamaCampaign.com
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/senator-feinsteins-constitutional-end-run/

Feinstein Will Most LIkely Introduce Her Anti-2nd Amendment Bill on January 22nd
TheSurvivalistBlog.com
http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/feinstein-introduce-anti2nd-amendment-bill-january-22nd/

Feinstein Slated to Reveal Gun Ban Legislation in January
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/07/feinstein-slated-to-reveal-gun-ban-legislation-in-jan/

Hit the Nail On the Head With a Federal Assault Hammer Ban
ImpeachObamaCampaign.com
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/hit-the-nail-on-the-head-with-a-federal-assault-hammer-ban/

Confirmed: Dianne Feinstein Doesn't Know Anything
AmericanThinker.com
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/01/confirmed_diane_feinstein_doesnt_know_anything.html

Conversation About CEQA in the 21st Century
California Economic Summit
http://www.caeconomy.org/reporting/entry/conversation-about-ceqa-in-the-21st-century

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
Delta Fish Populations Reach Record Low Levels
Dan Bacher
TheFishSniffer.com
http://www.fishsniffer.com/fishingnews/details/delta-fish-populations-reach-record-low-levels/

Legislators Want Army Corps To Explain Habitat Removal Plan
LATimes.com
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0104-sepulveda-20130104,0,126344.story#tugs_story_display

Environmental News
Gov. Jerry Brown Wants to "Calibrate" Environmental Rules
LATimes.com
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2013/01/gov-jerry-brown-wants-to-calibrate-environmental-rules.html

A Drilling Dilemma on Fracking
SFGate.com
http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/A-drilling-dilemma-on-fracking-4168823.php

Economic/Tourism News
Conservation Groups Meet Deadline to Protect Iconic Property on Donner Summit
Packard Foundation
http://www.packard.org/2013/01/conservation-groups-meet-deadline-to-protect-iconic-property-on-donner-summit/

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
"Blazing Trains" HSR Plan Resembles Comedy Western
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/07/blazing-trains-hsr-plan-resembles-comedy-western/
(Steinberg looks like the Governor in Blazing Saddles!! See picture in article.)

California High Speed Rail Blog - CEQA Reform Takes Shape for 2013
Cahsrblog.com
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/01/ceqa-reform-takes-shape-for-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ceqa-reform-takes-shape-for-2013

National Political News
Look for More McClintocks in the Future
Fox and Hounds
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/01/look-for-more-mcclintocks-in-the-future/

Blame for Fiscal Mess? Look In the Mirror
Devvy Kidd
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd568.htm

Pelosi Urges Obama to Sidestep congress, Use 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Ceiling
TheDailyCaller.com
http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/07/pelosi-urges-obama-to-sidestep-congress-use-14th-amendment-to-raise-debt-ceiling/

The Fate of the Republic Is In The Hands of One Man
ImpeachObamaCampaign.com
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/the-fate-of-the-republic-is-in-the-hands-of-one-man/

House Democrat Serrano Tries to Alter Constitution, End Presidential Term Limits
FoxNews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/07/house-democrat-serrano-tries-to-alter-constitution-end-presidential-term-limits/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Who Would Dare Veto the Sandy Bill?
AmericanThinker.com
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/01/who_would_dare_veto_the_sandy_bill.html

Conservatives Can Learn From the Flaws in Spielberg's Lincoln
AmericanThinker.com
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/01/conservatives_can_learn_from_the_flaws_in_spielbergs_lincoln.html

Just Who Wants to 'Take Back America?'
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/04/just-who-wants-to-take-back-america/

California Political News
The Prop 13 "Reforms" Only Embed Prop 13 More Deeply
Fox and Hounds
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/01/the-prop-13-reforms-only-embed-prop-13-more-deeply/

Schwarzenegger Still in Marketing Mode, Selling Myths
CalWatchDog.com
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/01/06/schwarzenegger-still-in-marketing-mode-selling-myths/

Litigation News
Washington: California Water Providers Clash With Feds Over Breached Contracts
MiamiHerald.com
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/04/3167882/california-water-providers-clash.html

Stockton East Update
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/01/04/stockton-east-update/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29

Federal Judge Rules EPA Overstepped Authority Trying to Regulate Water as Pollutant
EPAAbuse.com
http://epaabuse.com/10585/news/federal-judge-rules-epa-overstepped-authority-trying-to-regulate-water-as-pollutant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=federal-judge-rules-epa-overstepped-authority-trying-to-regulate-water-as-pollutant

Tribal News
Native American Flash Mob Round Dance Takes Over Mall of America
colorlines.com
http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/01/native_american_flash_mob_round_dance_takes_over_mall_of_america.html

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Because It's Cool!
All My Children, One Life to Live to Return In New Online Network
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/01/07/all-my-children-one-life-to-live-to-return-in-new-online-episodes/