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  • onAugust 9, 2017
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Transportation News for August 9, 2017

Mountain View Voice: Regional plan aims to ease traffic by boosting housing  San Francisco Chronicle: California should phase out gas-powered cars  San Francisco Chronicle: Caltrans to hire 1,100+ employees in next few months  San Francisco Chronicle: Want to ride in a robot taxi? You can … if you work at Cruise  East Bay Times: Bike sharing battles: Startups pioneering a […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 9, 2017
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Energy News for August 9, 2017

The Hill: Tribes ask court to shut down Dakota Access pipeline Reuters: Petrochina’s refinery, gas fields and pipelines unaffected by Sichuan quake Reuters: Innovate, cut costs: how a Russian oil firm navigates global supply curbs The State: SC lawmakers to review utilities after nuclear project fails Capital Public Radio News: Utilities Could Install EV Charging At Beaches, Schools Under CA […]

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Press Release: State Water Board Announces New Executive Director

State Water Board Announces New Executive Director Former Federal Official Eileen Sobeck Brings 40 Years of Government Experience SACRAMENTO — After a lengthy, competitive, and deliberative process, the State Water Resources Control Board has named Eileen Sobeck as its next Executive Director.  She replaces Tom Howard, who retired in May 2017. After reviewing a wealth of […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 8, 2017
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Transportation News for August 8, 2017

Mercury News: Roadshow: Driverless shuttle offers hope to those who don’t drive anymore  Mercury News: Roadshow: Restricted driver licenses one solution for old Californians Napa Valley Register: Napa will study cracking down on motorists who try to beat downtown parking limits San Francisco Examiner: Mission advocates call for new ‘moratorium’ on bikesharing KQED: Self-Driving Cars Will Compel Changes on California […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 8, 2017
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Energy News for August 8, 2017

Washington Examiner: Keystone XL pipeline faces key challenges to its approval The Wall Street Journal: A Gusher of Cash at Suncor The Denver Post: BP makes big natural gas find near Colorado border in San Juan Basin Bloomberg: Chinese Gas Sellers Sidestep State Giants to Exploit Demand Surge Platts: Mexico expects participation in repeat auction for natural gas pipeline capacity […]

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  • onAugust 8, 2017
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California Water News for August 8, 2017

Capital Public Radio News: Cutoff Wall But No Chute This Year For Oroville Dam Emergency Spillway San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: Oroville Dam repairs are just the start Record Bee: Lake Pillsbury area homeowners weigh in on dam removal proposals KCRA Sacramento: 6 months later: Aerial video shows work at Oroville Dam Oroville Mercury Register: Oroville man pleads no contest in Dollar General […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 7, 2017
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Transportation News for August 7, 2017

San Francisco Chronicle: BART police chief’s rough ride out of town in Santa Ana  San Francisco Chronicle: BART robberies and assaults up, but felony arrests down  San Francisco Chronicle: BART sparks a weed-themed limerick contest over Twitter with Metro Los Angeles  San Francisco Chronicle: California eyes bigger rebates for electric cars  San Francisco Chronicle: Next up in self-driving transportation: modular […]

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Beacon Economics California Trade Report

August 2017 California Exports Edge Up California exporters saw modest gains in the latest numbers, recording a 2.8% year-over-year increase from June 2016 to June 2017 and continuing their upward trend. This growth looks even better when considering the high valuation of the U.S. dollar at the beginning of the year. Read Full Analysis Now SHARE:  Meet […]

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