California Public Utilities Commission to announce contract for SmartMeter investigation by the end of this week
By Dana Hull dhull@mercurynews.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
Independent evaluator to look at PG&E’s SmartMeter program following scores of consumer complaints about high bills.
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Roadshow: LED streetlights mostly get a thumbs up
By Gary Richardsgrichards@mercurynews.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
San Jose and other cities are turning to brighter, more energy-efficient systems.
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4 San Mateo County schools on state list of most underperforming
By Neil GonzalesSan Mateo County Times @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
The list released Monday by the state Department of Education included Costaño Elementary, Ronald McNair Middle School and East Palo Alto High School in the Ravenswood City district and La Honda-Pescadero Unified’s Pescadero Elementary and Middle School.
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San Carlos to consider outsourcing police and fire
By Shaun BishopDaily News Staff Writer @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
State firefighters and San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies would respond to emergencies in San Carlos under one of two budget alternatives proposed by the city manager.
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Roadshow: No joke — using cameras to charge tolls can work
By Gary Richardsgrichards@mercurynews.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
System in use in Australia may be in the Bay Area’s future.
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Seven South Bay schools ranked among lowest performers in the state
By Sharon Noguchisnoguchi@mercurynews.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
Designation can lead to massive reforms, including closing the campus, converting to a charter or hiring a new principal
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Man fatally shot by police was suspect in Saratoga and Fremont killings
By Ben Aguirre Jr., Lisa Fernandez and Linda GoldstonBay Area News Group @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
Man wanted in connection with two recent homicides identified as Sonny Lopez
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Local ‘SuperProm’ will forever change Kenya school
By Matt Wilsonmwilson@community-newspapers.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
Cupertino High wins $100,000
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Santa Clara city council considers plan to deal with 49er stadium impacts
By Howard Mintzhmintz@mercurynews.com @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
As campaign for 49ers stadium presses forward, council to act on proposed solutions to traffic, parking and other issues in environmental impact report
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Herhold: How the wheels go round
By Scott HerholdMercury News Columnist @ March 9, 2010 # Comments Off
There’s truth to the old saw that you are what you drive. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed drives his own Toyota Prius.
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