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Bank of the West U.S. Outlook Report for November 14, 2014

US Outlook Report: Are Small Businesses Joining the Expansion? Fresh data from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Senior Loan Officer Survey from the Federal Reserve add to the evidence that U.S. small businesses are finally joining the economic expansion. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 96.1 last month and continues […]

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California Institute Capitol Hill Bulletin for November 13, 2014

California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 21, Bulletin 26 – November 13, 2014 Click here to view online. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Congress: Elections for House And Senate Leadership Posts Retain Status Quo Election: Update On California Races Internet: President Obama Joins the Debate on Net Neutrality Education: The University of California Prioritizes Commitment to Veteran […]

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Energy News for November 14, 2014

The Globe and Mail: API’s Gerard welcomes congressional move to advance Keystone XL Fuel Fix: Oil, gas sectors help U.S. recover lost jobs, report finds Bloomberg Businessweek: Gulf Coast crude imports from Canada to climb in 2015 United Press International: EIA: More crude, petroleum products shipped by rail amid rising Bakken output The Hill: Moniz willing to support, collaborate on […]

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California innovation meets China innovation at the December 3rd California’s Super Region of Innovation Event

California’s Super Region of Innovation event on Dec. 3rd in Santa Cruz Ca. will feature the products, processes, technologies and ideas that need to be implemented for successful bilateral trade and investment between China and California in the CleanTech, AgTech, MarineTech, BioTech and IT sectors. Join us for this exciting day of innovation for the […]

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Energy News for November 13, 2014

Reuters: Both chambers of Congress to vote on Keystone XL bills Reuters: U.S. shale revolution to continue amid oil market changes The Wall Street Journal: Industry, Canadian officials criticize methods for testing Bakken crude volatility Fuel Fix: More U.S. LNG exports would lead to economic gains, production growth, price increases

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California Water & Drought News for November 13, 2014

Peninsula Press: For California farmers, relentless drought spells financial disaster Contra Costa Times: Planting the seeds of drought-tolerant knowledge: Community … Modesto Bee: State regulators watching, Stanislaus water leaders told Next City: Innovators Are Chasing a Cheaper Future for Desalination NBC Southern California: LADWP Tests Japanese Earthquake Resistant Water Pipes Contra Costa Times: Oakland Tribune editorial: Everyone must get involved in […]

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  • onNovember 12, 2014
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ACWA eNews for November 12, 2014

Home › News › ACWA eNews ACWA eNews for Nov. 12, 2014 in ACWA eNews   Statewide Reservoir Levels Continue to Decline Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 11/12/2014 – 11:31am As the drought continues, California’s reservoir levels have dropped dramatically, especially in the state’s major reservoirs which currently sit at 43% of historical averages. While comparisons to the […]

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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

MARAD 08-14 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Contact:  Michael Novak Tel:  202-366-5807   Department of Transportation Releases Port Planning and Investment Toolkit New Toolkit Will Assist U.S. Ports in Securing Funding for Infrastructure Projects    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today released the first module of the Port Planning and Investment Toolkit, […]

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November News Bulletin from the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture

            THE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV   November 12, 2014 What’s going on along Highway 37? We’ve gotten a lot of calls about those huge, white foam blocks at the Cullinan Project along Highway 37 and thought you may have seen them and wondered about them too!? They’re known as geofoamblocks and Ducks […]

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