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CA State Lands Commission Meeting Notice for February 27, 2018

  Greetings: The next meeting of the California State Lands Commission will occur on February 27, 2018 at 2 PM in Oakland, with an additional site in Rancho Palos Verdes to observe and testify. To view agenda, please visit: http://www.slc.ca.gov/Meetings/02-27-18/Agenda.htm If you have any questions about this agenda, please email us atCSLC.CommissionMeetings@slc.ca.gov.

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TSA Pre-Check Enrollment Returns to OAK After Positive Reviews

   P R E S S   R E L E A S E NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   High Demand Brings TSA Pre-Check Enrollment Back to OAK February 26th Appointments Available Now for 2-week Event at Oakland International Airport   The Event:          Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:                   February 26th – March 9th, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 16, 2018
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Energy News for February 16, 2018

  The Hill: EPA penalties for polluters cut in half under Trump, study finds The Hill: Court rules Energy Dept. must implement Obama efficiency rules Bloomberg: Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Dollar Weakens, Markets Stabilize Platts: OPEC drafting agreement to institutionalize market cooperation with Russia, other allies Bloomberg: OPEC Considers Moving the Goalposts – Here’s Where They Might Go […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 16, 2018
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California Water News for February 16, 2018

SFGate: Why meteorologists say even a ‘Miracle March’ can’t save California’s dismally dry winter San Francisco Chronicle: Dry weather expected to persist in most of California Bloomberg: Snow-Starved California Could Face Another Drought Chico Enterprise-Record: Assemblyman James Gallagher brings group of legislators to Oroville Dam Brentwood Press: Changes to California WaterFix have opponents requesting new permit approval Water Deeply: Ninth Circuit […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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Bank of the West Daily Update for February 15, 2018

Industrial Production Slips While Core Producer Price Gains Accelerate Bank of the West Daily Update Industrial production unexpectedly dipped -0.1% in January and December’s gain was revised lower to 0.4% from an originally reported 0.9%.  Manufacturing production was unchanged, while utilities production growth slowed from 4.6% in December to 0.6%, and mining production declined 1.0% […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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Energy News for February 15, 2018

          Washington Examiner: Conservatives oppose Trump over gas tax hike Reuters: Oil rises towards $65 on Saudi commitment to curb output, weak dollar Reuters: Marathon Oil profit beats forecasts on rising crude, cost cuts Houston Chronicle: Gulf Coast LNG exports soon expected to dominate global market Greentech Media: DOE Forms a New Office Dedicated to ‘Energy […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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California Water News for February 15, 2018

Gilroy Dispatch: No rain may not mean a drought — yet Los Angeles Times: Even with pledges to fight global warming, you’d better brace yourself for more extreme weather Maven’s Notebook: CAL WATER FIX: Metropolitan Committee discusses the possible staged construction of the project KPCC: 5 things to know about the plan to ship water to Southern California Action […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 14, 2018
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Energy News for February 14, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: Why U.S. Oil Drillers Are Flooding the World The Conversation: Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought The Hill: Obama energy secretary named to utility giant’s board Utility Dive: McIntyre praises Perry, previews pipeline review and PURPA reform Reuters: In Trump’s first year, U.S. agency doubles solar investments abroad Bloomberg: Tesla’s China Dream Threatened […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 14, 2018
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California Water News for February 14, 2018

Recordnet.com: State: Delta tunnels a good investment Sacramento Bee: A ‘water grab’? Southern California water agency eyes possible control of Delta tunnels project Mercury News: California drought: Water conservation slipping statewide as dry weather returns Water Online: U.S. EPA Awards $173.5M For California Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects YubaNet.com: Fact-Check: As MWD’s tunnels tab continues to increase, water deliveries could […]

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