(GOOD THINGS) The Comp/eat California Consumer Catalogue, Janice Lowen Agee, Editor, 1977, $1.50 from: Department of Consumer Affairs Publications Section P.O. Box 20191 Sacramento, CA 95820 Another best use of the taxpayer's dollar. This book just won the National Consumer Journalism Award and deserves it. Organized from A (advertising, airlines, appliances, automobiles) to W (warranties, water), this book covers consumer tips on a vast range of items. Planning to sink some money into a gravesite? Fly-by-Night Charters never got off the ground but took off with your money? Sent a dress to the cleaners that came back looking like a blouse? This is the book to go to if you have problems to solve or if you want to avoid them in the first place. Literally hundreds of tips on how to spot fraud and potential rip-offs. A sound investment. Consumer Resource Guide: A Selected Bibliography, 1977, $1.50 from: Department of Consumer Affairs Publications Section P.O. Box 20191 Sacramento, CA 95820 From the introduction of this bibliography: "By acquiring knowledge of the marketplace, consumers can begin to protec,t themselves against abusive practices which exist within our complex economic system. Information is essential not only in making rational buying decisions, but also in taking action to promote changes in a system which is too often unresponsive to consumer needs." The DCA has a national reputation for its effectiveness and responsiveness to consumer needs, and this bibliography is part of their effort to keep Californians well-informed. A broad range of subjects is included which are notable because of the care and perspective with which the selections were made. Public Media Center 2751 Hyde Street San Francisco, CA 94109 415/885-0200 Many public interest groups do not have the skills to pull together any kind of media campaign, no matter how simple or complex. This non-profit organization specializes in providing professional writing, design, film/audio production skills and resources to people who don't have the know-how and can't pay top dollar. Contact them if you have a media campaign in mind. RAIN November 1977 Page 23 Urban Development Strategy for California Office of Planning and Research 1400 10th St. Sacramento, CA 95814 California's proposed Urban Development Strategy is this state's first attempt to articulate a state land use policy. It is also the first attempt by any state in the country to deal comprehensively with the problem of cities. The report proposes that future urban development decisions be made which will: • Renew and maintain existing urban areas, both cities and suburbs • Fill in vacant land within urban areas served by streets and sewers • When and where necessary, to build outside existing areas, build immediately adjacent to those areas, to avoid leapfrogging. • This draft policy statement represents a comprehensive approach revitaliz,ing our urban areas, which should be interesting to people outside California as well. Extensive public hearings were held throughout California this summer to review the strategy, and it is now being revised for submission to Governor Brown. Write to OPR for a free copy. RAIN's office is at 2270 N.W. Irving, Portland, OR 97210. Ph: (503) 227-5110. RAIN STAFF: Tom Bender Lane deMoll Guest Editor: Gigi Coe Marcia Johnson Lee Johnson Typesetting: Irish Setter Printing: Times Litho Joan Meitl SUBSCRIBE TO I ,, / . ,,,..-);.,;-. RAIN -~~-/sUBSCRIPTION RATES: RAIN Magazine • 2270 N.W. Irving · Portland, OR 97210 Subscriptions begin with next regular issue. Order back issues separately. Zip ________ The Post Office won't deliver magazines without zip codes. D Regular: $10/year - 10 issues $ _____ D Living i..,ightly: $5/year - 10 issues (income less than $5,000 ... ?) $ _____ D Add $2.80/year for Canada and Mexico Inquire for other foreign rates D Publications D Donation D Add $5 billing fee if payment is not enclosed TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ _____ $ ___ $ _____ $ _____ $ ___
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