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CA Land Use & Development Law Report: 25th Annual Briefing on Land Use and Development Law — Materials Available

  The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development 25th Annual Briefing on Land Use and Development Law — Materials Available Perkins Coie attorneys — most of whom contribute regularly to this report — recently presented the 25th Annual Land Use & Development Law Breakfast Briefing in Palo Alto, […]

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February 23, 2015: Deadline to Comment on Shoreline Study EIR

The deadline to submit public comments on the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study draft feasibility study and environmental impact statement/report has been extended to 5 PM on February 23, 2015. The draft document is available here. Comments on the draft document are welcomed. They can be submitted by e-mail to: shorelineenvironment@usace.army.mil Or by mail […]

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Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning – West Coast Training Workshop, February 17-20

Invitation to the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning  – West Coast February 17 – 20, 2015 Hubbs – Sea World Research Institute – San Diego , CA This event is for all in the West Coast region with an interest or connection to the coastal and marine management processes. A Planning Team made up of regional marine industry, business, education, […]

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Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online for January 30, 2015

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION   INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE  New Vessel Review: West Coast Players 14 brought an interesting mix of new vessels to the West Coast, including ferries, pilot boats, tugs and barges. The fact that most of the vessels were built in Pacific Northwest yards to the designs of West Coast naval […]

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Wells Fargo Weekly Economic and Financial Commentary – January 30, 2015

Economics Group: Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – U.S Review Mixed Signals on the Domestic Front The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6 percent annualized pace in the final quarter of 2014. The outturn was weaker than expectations. Equipment spending fell at a 1.9 percent annualized pace as businesses put cap-ex plans on hold, in part, […]

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Endangered Species: Feds Increase number of smelt that can be killed in California Delta

ENDANGERED SPECIES: Feds increase number of smelt that can be killed in Calif. delta Debra Kahn, E&E reporter Published: Thursday, January 29, 2015 From Greenwire, an E&E Publishing Service   Federal wildlife officials have increased the number of endangered fish that can be killed in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, in response to water managers’ request […]

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  • onJanuary 30, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 30, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Scientists see shrinking California snowpack as a harbinger San Francisco Chronicle: Snow levels in the Sierra drop to among the lowest on record Los Angeles Times: California wild salmon harvest continues to dwindle with drought Contra Costa Times: California snowpack gains erased by meager January rainfall Washington Post: After a wet December, Northern California likely to see […]

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  • onJanuary 30, 2015
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Energy News for January 30, 2015

Politico: Keystone XL bill clears Senate, faces veto The Associated Press: Oil, gas industry continues campaign for crude exports despite price slump Oil & Gas Journal: Report: U.S. oil, gas M&A reaches 10-year high in 2014 Platts: U.S. crude exports rise in Nov., data show Roll Call: Analysts: U.S. oil producers can withstand price slump The Hill: Energy Dept. can abide […]

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