burning down the house

Press Democrat

State fire fee ignites anger as bills go out

By DON THOMPSON
ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO -- More than 800,000 Californians who own property in wildfire country will begin receiving bills this week for a new annual fire-protection fee, rekindling outrage among rural residents and leading to a likely lawsuit seeking to overturn the surcharge.

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Sean Sp Pierce

You know your state is hard up for money when it starts charging its residents for public services!

Jenifer Burkett

...and the USA goes further on down the path towards fascism.

The Parks

1 dissenting voice holds up park upgrade C.W. Nevius

Updated 8:55 p.m.,
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Nevius Chronicle Article

Construction Update – August 23

mhobson
8/23/2012

APPEAL OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. The Board of Appeals hearing regarding the Lafayette Park building permits occurred last night. SF Rec and Park prevailed with the Board unanimously voting to deny the appeal and uphold our permit. We would like to thank the Friends of Lafayette Park and all the park supporters who came out to speak in support for the project, and those who sent emails in support. However, we have learned that the appellant now has 10 days to request a re-hearing. During this period our permit remains on suspension. We should have more news to report after Labor Day weekend.