November 2002
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| Election Day, Nov. 5th: It's Time to Vote!
by Rafael Reyes Here it is again--the election season. The big day is Tuesday, November 5th, and once again our loyal corp of dedicated volunteers have done a tremendous job researching, interviewing and scrutinizing candidates for city councils, the California state legislature, and the U.S. House of Representatives to decide on our endorsements. |
| Vote YES on Proposition 50
by Justin Caporusso Californians must never take reliable, clean, safe water for granted. Proposition 50, this November, takes the crucial steps necessary to ensure a secure and adequate water supply for the future. |
| Vote NO on Measure B
by Irvin Dawid Measure B in Santa Clara County is bad for the environment, bad for transportation policy, and bad for effective and responsible government. |
| Loma Prieta Chapter Election: Candidates' Statements |
| No More "Secondhand Smog"
by Jude Lamare Governor Gray Davis signed AB 2637 on September 27, bringing to an end a long time special exemption for Bay Area motorists from Smog Check II. Calling for an "end to Secondhand Smog", the Governor said fairness was the main reason he signed the bill. |
| Food and Agriculture Committee Restarted
by Eva Henin On August 26, the Loma Prieta Conservation Committee voted unanimously to restart the Food and Agriculture issue committee. The Food and Ag committee will cover issues of food safety and security in our current conventional food supply, like genetically engineered (GE) foods, decreasing bio-diversity of agricultural crops, and loss of topsoil and agricultural lands to development. |
| Letters to the Editor |
| Cooking Green: Tofu & Tempeh as Meat Alternatives
by Kay Bushnell Not long ago many Americans were unfamiliar with tofu. Today, with high consumer demand, tofu and other soy foods are available in most mainstream markets. This issue's recipe for Tofu-Tempeh "Turkey" Breasts will appeal to those who insist on great taste. |
| Meandering
by John Maybury Holy cow, American dream, cellvation, mythbuster, and other items of interest. |