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RSVP Today for November 15th – Community Forum on Goods Movement

Save the Date Join the Discussion! Join us for an interactive and engaging community forum to discuss neighborhood issues and opportunities related to goods movement and freight in Alameda County and the Bay Area. This community forum is free and open to the public. This community roundtable will inform the development of the Alameda Countywide Goods […]

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Press Release: Port of Oakland Outlook; More Cargo Coming; It’s Time to Prepare

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland outlook: more cargo coming; it’s time to prepare Importers, exporters list needs at seaport customer forum   Oakland, Calif.–Nov. 6, 2014: The Port of Oakland is positioned to increase its cargo volume in California’s turbulent container shipping […]

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Energy News for November 6, 2014

Fuel Fix: Gerard: Elections show voters value “true all-of-the-above” energy agenda  National Journal: Obama to let “process play out” for Keystone XL   Fuel Fix: Hoeven: Obama should sign Keystone XL bill to show commitment to working with GOP Fuel Fix: Lawyer: “Big debates” on crude exports expected as Murkowski heads Senate panels

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California Water & Drought News for November 6, 2014

Sacramento Bee: Could desalination solve California’s water problem?  Associated Press: California’s next decision is how to spend the $7.5 billion water bond CNBC: Despite water bond, Calif drought relief elusive Guardian: Kale or fracking? Farmers and corporations fight it out for water  Public CEO: Drought Watch: What If 2015 Is Dry?  Harpers Wine & SPirit Trade Review: California’s winemakers gear up […]

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ACWA eNews for November 5, 2014

ACWA eNews for Nov. 5, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here Voters Approve Proposition 1 by Decisive Margin Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 11/05/2014 – 9:08am California voters approved Proposition 1 by a substantial margin Tuesday, authorizing $7.545 billion in […]

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Materials from the Bay+Delta+Water Conference

Materials from the Bay+Delta+Water Conference in Antioch on September 24, 2014 have been posted online,  including Tina Swanson’s PowerPoint presentation and all of the scanned discussion worksheets. In addition, you can revisit Congressman Miller’s keynote address and Tina Swanson’s presentation, thanks to the generosity ofMaven’s Notebook.With Election Day behind us, we can move forward on […]

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Energy News for November 5, 2014

The Huffington Post: GOP-led Senate could force Obama to approve Keystone XL, RNC chairman says Rigzone: Shale “sweet spots” should remain profitable despite lower oil prices, consulting firm says Reuters: Sources: Canadian refinery switches from Iraqi crude to U.S. shale oil Associated Press: Energy bills are on agenda for new Congress, Boehner says Bloomberg Businessweek: White House watching oil […]

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California Water & Drought News for November 5, 2014

Associated Press: Brown wins record 4th term, water measure passes Associated Press: California voters approve $7.5 billion water bond Reuters: California voters favor $7.5 bln water bond -media Time: California Voters Back $7.5 Billion Water Bond Associated Press: California water use data shows big cities use less Los Angeles Times: In California, water use is all over the map CBS: Drought: Bay […]

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Transportation News for November 5, 2014

San Francisco Chronicle: Transportation measures in San Francisco, Alameda County win support  Oakland Tribune: Alameda County voters double transportation sales tax to full 1 percent  Wall Street Journal: California Toll Road Sells $1.4 Billion in Bonds  San Francisco Examiner: Caltrain needs more frequent trains  ABC: Birds refuse to budge from Bay Bridge, demolition price soars 

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