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Energy News for April 10, 2015

Seattle Times: Energy Department to spend $200 million on new supercomputer Washington Post: What the Shell mega deal says about the planet’s energy future Bloomberg: U.S. Index Futures Little Changed as S&P 500 Set for Weekly Gain Reuters: Refineries revolution to spur use of oil products supertankers Wall Street Journal: Shell’s Deal for BG Faces Hurdles Washington Post: Why 2015 could […]

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Transportation News for April 10, 2015

Contra Costa Times: BART track woes get a boost  Marin Independent Journal: Bill to hasten the creation of third lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge moving forward  American Public Transportation Association: “Stand Up For Transportation Day” Galvanizes Support for Federal Transportation Funding Before It Expires on May 31  The Hill: Feds: Highway funding runs out in July POLITICO Morning Transportation […]

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Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chairs Named

Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chairs Named  Washington, Apr 8 – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today announced the Republican Members who will serve as Vice Chairs of the 12 Appropriations subcommittees for the 114th Congress. These Members will serve as Chair of the subcommittee in the absence of the Chairperson, and assist them in official Committee duties. […]

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CASA Connects Newsletter, April 9 2015

  April 9, 2015 In This Issue Legislative Update: SB 119 (Hill) 2015 CASA Achievement Awards Program Now Accepting Applications Meet Legislator of the Year at Public Policy Forum Attend the What2Flush Summit Biosolids and Renewable Energy Workshops PPIC Launches Water Policy Center In Case You Missed It CASA Advocacy Preserves Marking Exemption for Non-pressurized […]

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California Water & Drought News for April 9, 2015

Sacramento Bee: California should stretch urban supplies before cutting water for farms Contra Costa Times: California’s drought response barrels forward Bloomberg: How the Drought Is Changing California Forever New York Times: In Parched California, Innovation, Like Water, Has Limits Los Angeles Times: Cities strategize water-saving measures Associated Press: No more playing nice: California names, shames water wasters Los Angeles Times: Despite the […]

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Transportation News for April 9, 2015

Tesla alum to build electric buses in California San Francisco Chronicle  4.2 million have lost driver’s licenses because of unpaid fees San Francisco Chronicle  Downtown San Jose’s ‘smart’ parking meters have one big flaw San Jose Mercury News BART seeks public input on next fare increases San Francisco Examiner BART announces rate of planned 2016 […]

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Energy News for April 9, 2015

San Diego Union-Tribune: Tesla boosts range, power and price of low-end Model S CNBC: Oil rallies 2%, but sentiment weak Bloomberg: PetroChina Catches Exxon as World’s Most-Valuable Oil Company Platts: US FERC official eyes prompt engagement on EPA climate rule Wall Street Journal: Shell enters $70B merger deal with BG Group Oil & Gas Journal: Report: U.S. offshore oil, gas operations safer […]

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ACWA eNews for April 8, 2015

ACWA eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events.   ACWA Special Drought Briefing Slated for April 9; Top-Level Officials to Discuss Drought Actions Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 04/01/2015 – 4:42pm As California’s unprecedented drought deepens and new mandates come online to deal with it, top-level water officials from state, federal […]

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Port of Oakland: Extended Deadline for Recruitment of the 2015 Summer College Internship Program

Please do not respond to the Port Courier. Inquiries may be addressed to: Pamela Bell at (510) 627-1419 or email portofoaklandintern@portoakland.com Dear Local Business Partner: We are pleased to announce recruitment for the Port of Oakland’s 2015 Summer College Internship Program. We are currently recruiting college and graduate level students through a competitive selection process.  Up […]

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