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Energy News for August 28, 2017

CNN: 10 refineries close as Harvey drenches Texas energy hub The New York Times: White House Raises Pressure on Venezuela With New Financial Sanctions The Topeka Capital-Journal: Westar Energy, Great Plains Energy ask KCC to approve merger Financial Times: China approves merger of state-owned energy groups The Guardian: Renewable energy generates enough power to run 70% of Australian homes Politico: Lewandowski […]

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California Water News for August 28, 2017

News Deeply: With Billions on the Line, California Begins Vetting Water Projects Sacramento Bee: Fighting floods — and using them? Stockton Record: California’s drift away from levees continues California Water Blog: We hold our convenient truths to be self-evident – Dangerous ideas in California water Daily Democrat: Yolo Bypass serves as model for future California flood protection Townhall: So, California Is Considering Taxing Drinking Water Breitbart News: Cal Legislature Wants to Tax […]

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Pacific Maritime Magazine Online News for August 25, 2017

     SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION     INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE       Dream the Impossible  By Chris Philips, Managing Editor     In June, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia reaffirmed their pledge to make the twin ports of the San Pedro Bay “global models for cleaner […]

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Special Event to Honor Dean of California Historians Kevin Starr

  A SPECIAL EVENT TO HONOR  THE MEMORY OF THE DEAN OF CALIFORNIA HISTORIANS      Kevin Starr, the greatest historian ever of California, a great friend of Californians, of education and libraries, and of our law firm, died January 14.  Briscoe, Ivester & Bazel is pleased to support the San Francisco Museum & Historical […]

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US Outlook Report: Growth Without Inflation

Next week’s economic indicators should highlight the strength and resilience of the U.S. economic expansion.  But whether it will be enough to distract investors from the near-term political risks coming from Washington, including raising the debt ceiling, passing a FY 2018 federal budget, and getting tax reform done, is still an open question. For what […]

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OAK Welcomes 1.24M Passengers in July 2017

PRESS RELEASE NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Oakland International Airport Welcomes 1.24M Passengers in July Strong Summertime Demand Drives 9.1% Increase in Air Travel Media Contact: Keonnis R. Taylor 510-563-6500 KRTaylor@portoakland.com   Oakland, CA (August 25, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,235,511 passengers in July, an increase of 103,320 passengers (9.1%) over […]

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Egeria Densa Treatments for August 28 Through September 1, 2017

Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Control Program   Department of Parks and Recreation  Division of Boating and Waterways   Egeria densa, Curlyleaf  pondweed, Fanwort, Eurasian watermilfoil, Coontail Treatment for August 28 thru September 1, 2017 Herbicide treatment of invasive submersed aquatic vegetation began on March 1, 2017, the earliest date the program is permitted to start in various […]

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Water Hyacinth Treatments for August 28 Through September 1, 2017

FLOATING AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM   Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways   Water Hyacinth, Spongeplant and Water Primrose   Treatments for August 28 thru September 1, 2017     Snodgrass Slough June 29,2017 July 11, 2017 July 19, 2017 The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) recently conducted mechanical harvesting […]

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Port of Oakland Seaport Operations Update for August 25, 2017

Port of Oakland Seaport Operations Update   August 25, 2017   Port Truck Parking       Truck and trailer Parking is available at both Howard Terminal and Outer Harbor Terminal AMPCO locations. Both monthly and daily parking can be accommodated at either location.   Please contact AMPCO at 510-834-1500 if you have any questions. […]

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Energy News for August 25, 2017

  The Associated Press: Groups sued by pipeline company decry attack on free speech E&E News: 4 things to watch as Trump team readies rollback The Wall Street Journal: OPEC Keeps Options Open, Including Extending Output Cuts Alaska Public Media: Long awaited Interior natural gas contract expected The Wall Street Journal: Texas Regulators Wary of Latest Deal for Utility Business […]

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