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The 2014 Oakland Legacy Event

The 2014 Oakland Legacy Event is approaching and tickets are selling fast. We are expecting a tremendous turnout, please purchase your tickets<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-oakland-legacy-event-tickets-7449996139?aff=eorg> before we sell out. Ticket sales are open; tickets are $250 each and can be purchased here<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-oakland-legacy-event-tickets-7449996139?aff=eorg>.Please join us on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30 – 9:00p at the Kaiser Rooftop Garden, 300 […]

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LEGAL UPDATE: California Supreme Court Holds CEQA Inapplicable to City’s Adoption of Qualified Voter Initiative Approving Wal-Mart “Supercenter” Project

   LEGAL UPDATE   Walnut Creek 1331 N. California Blvd. Fifth Floor Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone:  925.935.9400 San Francisco 153 Townsend Street Suite 610 San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone:  415.638.4800     Newport Beach 610 Newport Center Drive Suite 330 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone:  949.719.2960 facebook   twitter   linkedin       CALIFORNIA […]

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13 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the U.S. Water System (But Should)

13 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the U.S. Water System (But Should) Posted by Charles Fishman in Water Currents on August 12, 2014 at NationalGeogaphic.com – It’s been a rough year for the U.S. water system already, and it’s only summer. Two U.S. cities (Charleston, West Virginia, and Toledo, Ohio) have gone for days with no safe water service. The nation’s […]

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California Water & Drought News for August 13, 2014

The Associated Press: California water bond spending at a glance Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown, legislative leaders meet on California water bond San Francisco Chronicle: California drought: San Francisco puts caps on watering Sacramento Bee: Dan Walters: New water bond may be close, but it’s not fully cooked yet Sacramento Bee: Chances are that sometime Wednesday […]

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Energy News for August 13, 2014

Reuters: EIA: U.S. crude oil output in July hit highest level since 1987 Oil & Gas Journal: IEA slashes global oil demand growth forecast for 2014 The Wall Street Journal: Alaska losing out to other oil-producing states amid U.S. shale boom Reuters: Daily U.S. shale oil output to rise by 89,000 barrels in Sept., report finds The Christian Science […]

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  • onAugust 12, 2014
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Governor, Legislative and Other Leaders Review Proposed Water Bond Framework

Aug. 12, 2014Governor, Legislative and Other Leaders Review Proposed Water Bond FrameworkToday, Gov. Jerry Brown hosted a meeting with Senate President pro Tem Darrel Steinberg, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, Sen. Fran Pavley, Sen. Lois Wolk and Assembly Member Anthony Rendon. ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn and other leaders from the business, labor and agricultural sectors […]

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Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online for August 11, 2014

          Subscribe to Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION August 2014 Issue        French Distraction   By Chris Philips Managing Editor   Last month a civilian airliner was shot down over Eastern Ukraine, killing almost 300 civilian passengers and crew. In the wake of the tragedy, the Obama administration and […]

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Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions in effect for EBMUD residents and businesses

Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions in effect for EBMUD residents and businesses Precautionary measures guard against another dry winter OAKLAND, August 12, 2014 — As the drought continues, East Bay Municipal Utility District customers were told today to comply with new mandatory statewide watering restrictions. Effective immediately, EBMUD customers must: Limit watering of outdoor landscapes to two […]

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ACWA Regulatory Advisory: Urban Water Suppliers Must Meet SWRCB Aug. 15 Deadline

State Water Board Opens Online Reporting Portal for Water Production Data Urban Water Suppliers Must Meet Aug. 15 DeadlineThe State Water Resources Control Board issued the following statement Aug. 11 that outlines the protocol for submitting water production data as required under new emergency regulations:    Dear Urban Water Supplier;As you are probably aware, the State […]

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