Some Sacramento City Council members say the city could be harmed if voters halt California’s global warming law in November. A handful of council members have publicly opposed Proposition 23, a ballot measure that would block state regulations relating to global warming.  Backers of Prop. 23 want to freeze AB 32, the state’s global warming law, arguing that it hurts businesses in California. When the state’s unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or lower over four continuous quarters, AB 32 would go into effect again, the ballot measure states. The title of the measure is the “California Jobs Initiative.” The state’s unemployment rate was 12.3 percent in June, according to the federal

The fourth annual Green California Summit and Exhibition wrapped up today at the Sacramento Convention Center, giving attendees a look at new green technology that provided a glimpse into what the world could look like in the near future. The summit featured keynote presentations from four speakers: 15-year-old Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs. Global Warming; Noel Perry, Next 10 founder; David Roland-Holst, director of the University of California at Berkeley's Center for Energy, Resources and Economic Sustainability; and Fran Pavley, the state senator who authored Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The summit also offered classes on green building codes, new media

Wednesday, Aug. 26 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. State Senator Fran Pavley will be holding a press conference about baby bottle legislation. About 90 people are expected to gather on the West Steps of the Capitol. Thursday, Aug. 27 5:30 - 9 p.m. The California State Capitol Museum will be holding a volunteer appreciation dinner near the old rose garden. About 110 people are expected. Friday, Aug. 28 Noon - 5 p.m. The Sacramento Tea Party will be holding a rally entitled "Save California from Big Government Eco-Regulation." Held on the Capitol's West Steps, about 100 people are expected. 3:30 - 6 p.m. A rally for education and children entitled "Pink Friday" will be held on the north steps of th