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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 13, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for July 13, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Is a strong El Niño on the horizon? Forecasters say count on it Sacramento Bee: Ballot measure threatens California water tunnels plan Sacramento Bee: Water rights ruling a setback for California drought regulators Associated Press: Court blocks water cutbacks for some California farmers Reuters: Judge in drought-hit California blocks water cut orders for some farmers Newsweek: California Drought […]

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  • onJuly 13, 2015
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Energy News for July 13, 2015

SNL Financial: Report: Policy updates needed to strengthen U.S. energy leadership Reuters: High global refining margins may not persist, IEA says CNBC: Oil down 1% as Iran nuclear deal looms Wall Street Journal: OPEC Sees Lower Demand for Its Oil Despite Higher Global Consumption E&E: White House opens doors to eleventh-hour pleas on Clean Power Plan   POLITICO Morning Energy […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 13, 2015
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Transportation News for July 13, 2015

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: New route to Golden Gate Bridge reopens after 3-day closure  Sacramento Bee: Would California motorcycle lane-splitting rules be hard to enforce?  Los Angeles Times: What kind of car is the most green, fuel efficient and budget friendly?  Los Angeles Daily News: Voucher program helps you trade in your gas guzzler for an electric car  San […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 10, 2015
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Energy News for July 10, 2015

CNBC Reuters: Oil rises on hopes for China and Greece Benoit Faucon: IEA Says Oil Prices May Fall More Reuters: U.S. crude exports would help Europe, Czech Republic says Platts: PetroVietnam, ExxonMobil expect first gas from Ca Voi Xanh field in 2021 Bloomberg: Renewable Energy Generation Wins Planning Consent for U.K. Wind Bloomberg: Buffett-Backed BYD Enters Power-Storage Market in Australia E&E: Renewable […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 10, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for July 10, 2015

Sacramento Bee: California unveils revised blueprint for Delta tunnels  San Francisco Chronicle: California drought: Strengthening El Niño could mean wet winter Los Angeles Times: Water and wildlife may be at risk from fracking’s toxic chemicals, panel finds Los Angeles Times: Southland water district ends popular lawn-removal rebate program Associated Press: California water board not keen on […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2015
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House Panel Approves California Drought Bill

House Panel Approves California Drought Bill By Bill Tomson, PoliticoPro.com The House Natural Resources Committee today approved the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 (HR 2898), Rep. David Valadao’s California drought bill, setting it up for a full floor vote potentially later this month. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy earlier identified the bill […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for July 9, 2015

Associated Press: California regulators discuss water pricing in drought Sacramento Bee: California OKs drought curb on Sacramento River flows Los Angeles Times: Will local water projects lose out to Brown’s tunnel vision? San Jose Mercury News: Despite drought, Salinas Vally farms thrive Capital Public Radio News: Some Urban Water Suppliers Far From Conservation Goal Los Angeles Daily News: New drought-relief bill […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2015
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Energy News for July 9, 2015

San Antonio Express-News: Allowing crude exports would benefit rural communities, industry reps say Oil & Gas Journal: API issues standard to address pipeline safety issues Reuters: Market shakeout possible next year with oil below $60, analysts say Fuel Fix: Analysts: Projected drilling recovery unlikely to happen due to price slump Oil & Gas Journal: Supreme Court decisions may affect challenges […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2015
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Transportation News for July 9, 2015

Oakland Tribune: Golden Gate Bridge a rough drive this weekend Contra Costa Times: California motorcycle lane-splitting bill shelved for the year Fairfield Daily Republic: STA approves 2015 Solano Rail Facilities Plan Los Angeles Times: New HUD rules aim to ease segregation in housing CBS San Francisco: Maintenance Contract Approved For Permanent Return Of Bay Lights   POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 8, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for July 8, 2015

Wall Street Journal: California Pot Growers Raid Waterways Sacramento Bee: California water bill likely to pass US House, then lose steam New York Times: California’s Drought Changes Habits in the Kitchen Los Angeles Times: Once illegal, watering the garden with drainage from the washer or shower is gaining favor Capital Public Radio News: Some Urban Water Suppliers Far From Conservation […]

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