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By Mark Glover - Updated: 8:12 am

El Dorado Hills-based Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. reported a net loss of $988,000, or 4 cents per share, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with earnings of $338,000, or a penny a share, in the year-ago period.

Televisions must use less energy, California regulators tell makers

By Jim Downing - Published: Thursday, November 19 2009 - 12:00 am

The California Energy Commission on Wednesday approved the nation's first mandatory energy-efficiency standards for televisions.

Stores must remove lead-laced toys, says Attorney General Brown

By Mark Glover - Updated: Wednesday, November 18 2009 - 8:02 am

With the holiday shopping season approaching, state and federal authorities are cracking down on children's merchandise containing illegal levels of lead.

Water package lacks clout to reverse Delta's decline

By Matt Weiser - Published: Sunday, November 15 2009 - 12:00 am

The momentous reform of California's water system signed into law last week is largely toothless where it matters most: Action to reverse the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's environmental decline.

Water bills...and their loopholes

Water bills...and their loopholes

By Matt Weiser - Published: Sunday, November 15 2009 - 12:00 am

Water laws signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promise changes to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, whether or not an accompanying $11 billion bond is approved. The bills create agencies to oversee Delta management. According to critics, however, they also contain loopholes that could undermine water conservation and wildlife restoration. Here's a look:

Water package lacks clout to reverse Delta's decline

Governor defends water-bond bill, denies pork claims

By Kevin Yamamura - Updated: Friday, November 13 2009 - 8:21 am

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday defended $11.1 billion in new borrowing as a critical investment in the state's water future while at the same time insisting California must cut its way toward a balanced budget in the short term.

El Dorado water district willing to talk with critics

By Cathy Locke - Published: Thursday, November 12 2009 - 12:00 am

The El Dorado Irrigation District general manager says he is prepared to sit down with representatives of an environmental group to try to head off a potentially costly lawsuit.

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Landreth Seed Co. turns 225, launches African-American collection

By GINNY SMITH - Published: 5:17 am

Six years ago, when Barbara Melera bought the venerable D. Landreth Seed Co., it had been decades since Landreths were at the helm, and the company no longer specialized in the vegetables and flowers that had built its fine reputation.

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Big chop: 27 months in prison for cutting trees near Truckee

By Barbara Barte Osborn - Published: Thursday, July 16 2009 - 4:41 pm

A man charged with cutting old-growth trees on U.S. Forest Service land near Truckee was sentenced earlier this week to 27 months in prison and $70,430 in restitution.

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