The End is Nigh - Redevelopment Agency Dissolves February 1
by Daniel Frattin, Reuben & Junius LLP
The Dangers of Diesel Exhaust
From the State Compensation Insurance Fund
Diesel Exhaust – What is it?
Diesel exhaust is composed of harmful chemicals including toxic particles and hazardous gases. Diesel engines in cars, buses, and trucks create exhaust from the combustion of diesel fuel. Some of these hazardous gases in diesel exhaust (e.g. nitrogen oxides, benzene, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde) may cause cancer.
The Hazards
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - CSLB's Proactive Enforcement Aimed at the Underground Economy
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
We have been busy at Capitol Services helping contractors discover new opportunity in Nevada and Arizona, a ‘rush’ that is reflected in recent news of their leading the nation in state population growth over the last decade. Meanwhile, licensed contractors may find greater opportunity within the borders of California as government focuses on creating a ‘level’ playing field by cracking down on the unlicensed operators ‘bending’ the rules…
SACRAMENTO UPDATE - Anticipated Issues for the Current Legislative Year
January 20, 2012
from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate of the Golden State Builders Excvhanges
The second year of the two-year legislative session is ramping up. While the bill introduction deadline for 2012 is not until February 24, it is expected there will be numerous bills that will be of interest to the construction industry.