San Francisco Port Commission Meeting Agenda, January 14, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO PORT COMMISSION Doreen Woo Ho, President Kimberly Brandon, Vice President Willie Adams, Commissioner Leslie Katz, Commissioner Mel Murphy, Commissioner Monique Moyer, Executive Director Amy Quesada, Commission Secretary Phone: 415-274-0400; Fax 415-274-0412 Phone: 415-274-0406; Fax 415-274-0412 AGENDA TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 3:15 P.M. OPEN SESSION PORT COMMISSION HEARING ROOM, […]
Continue ReadingWells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary, January 10, 2014
Employment Throws a Curve Ball After Fed Tapering Employment plummeted well below consensus estimates, rising by only 74,000 jobs in December compared to the survey forecast that expected almost 200,000 jobs. We believe that much of the decline is due to one-time seasonal quirks and we could see some payback in the coming months. The […]
Continue ReadingBird-Watching Pond to Be Drained after Apparent Attack of Avian Cholera Kills 150 Ducks
PRESS RELEASE January 9, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Dan Child Manager South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) dchild@sbsa.org 650-591-7121 SBSA News Alert SBSA’s Popular Bird-Watching Pond to Be Drained after Apparent Attack of Avian Cholera Kills 150 Ducks Citing a serious threat to wildlife, the South Bayside System Authority […]
Continue ReadingPG&E Press Release- PG&E Warns of Scam Emails, Calls
PG&E WARNS OF SCAM EMAILS, CALLS SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has learned of an email scam targeting residents across the United States. The utility has received calls from people, both within its service area and outside of it, reporting that they have received suspicious emails that appeared to […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Jan. 8, 2014
ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Drought Declaration Could Happen in February, DWR Director Says Federal, state and local water officials briefed the California State Board of Food and Agriculture today on the ongoing impacts of last year’s record-dry conditions and how transfers might help the state […]
Continue ReadingPrivate Ferry Passenger Service Underway Between the Ports of San Francisco and Redwood City
Port of Redwood City PRESS RELEASE January 8, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Giari, Executive Director 650-306-4150 Port of Redwood City Private Ferry Passenger Service Underway Between Ports of San Francisco and Redwood City A private passenger ferry service operating under respective permits with the Port of Redwood City and the Port […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s Annual Washington DC Conference – Special Congressional Reception Invitation
Join us for ACWA’s Annual Washington, D.C. Conference! Why Attend? Learn firsthand the water priorities of the Obama Administration and Congress. Get the latest on the President’s budget request and funding for your programs of interest. Join fellow ACWA members to show the importance of California water issues. What can you expect? Hear from the […]
Continue ReadingBCDC January 16 Meeting Materials
Materials for the January 16, 2014 Commission Meeting Commission Mailing – January 3, 2014 Commission Meeting Notice Staff Recommendation on a Contract with the Association of Bay Area Governments to Assist in an Evaluation of the Vulnerability and Risk to Sea Level Rise of Priority Development Areas Identified in Plan Bay Area Public Hearing and […]
Continue ReadingFrom Bloomberg BNA: Senator Boxer Claims Progress in Water Resources Bill Negotiations
Sen. Boxer Claims Progress In Water Resources Bill Negotiations By Anthony Adragna and Heather Caygle (BNA) — Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) told Bloomberg BNA discussions are advancing on water resources legislation and hopes for a final conference report “as soon as possible.” Boxer, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said she was […]
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