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Port of Redwood City Executive Director Michael J. Giari Announces Retirement

      www.redwoodcityport.com                                             February 8, 2018  Executive Director Michael J. Giari Announces Retirement  Michael J. Giari Port of Redwood City Executive Director Michael J. Giari announced he is retiring effective May 1 or when his successor […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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Transportation News for February 8, 2018

San Francisco Chronicle: MTC Launches Online Survey For Public Input Mercury News: Fix for San Jose’s 101-to-87 fiasco is held up by lawsuit Marin Independent Journal: Editorial: Take a look at using Highway 101 shoulders for buses San Francisco Examiner: Firefighters union asks mayoral candidates for veto power over bike lanes, pedestrian safety projects Recode: Uber’s partnership with Jump could […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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Reminder: attend Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Bay Area Feb.14 Meeting in Novato

ART Bay Area February 14 Regional Working Group Meeting in Novato          When Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PST Add to Calendar Where Novato City Hall 901 Sherman Avenue Novato, CA 94956 Driving Directions Want to carpool to the workshop? Check out  this form to coordinate rides. There is […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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Energy News for February 8, 2018

Reuters: California says will block crude oil from Trump offshore drilling plan Reuters: Texas flood: U.S. oil exports pour into markets worldwide Bloomberg: A Fossil-Fuel Startup in California Is Using Solar’s Playbook Bloomberg: U.S. Gas Drillers Are Missing Out on Asia’s Oil-Driven Boom Financial Times: Total boosts returns to shareholders after jump in profits San Diego Union-Tribune: Problems in the pipeline […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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California Water News for February 8, 2018

Los Angeles Times: California moves ahead with one delta tunnel, scaling back ambitious water delivery project Mother Jones: California Needs a Ton of Snow, ASAP Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown officially downsizes Delta tunnel plan. But can he sell one tunnel? Maven’s Notebook: NRDC renews motion for immediate continuance of Cal Water Fix hearings in light of anticipated changes to […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 7, 2018
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Transportation News for February 7, 2018

San Francisco Chronicle: SF has the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., and it may have cost us $10.6 billion last year Mercury News: South Bay projects could aid East Bay commuters Marin Independent Journal: Downtown San Rafael taxi stand moved to accommodate SMART San Francisco Examiner: SFMTA owes app developer more than $300K in commissions Sacramento Bee: California drivers […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 7, 2018
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Energy News for February 7, 2018

Bloomberg: U.S. Oil Heads to Middle East in Latest Sign of Shale’s Spread Reuters: McClendon-founded Ascent Resources Marcellus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Financial Times: Moscow and Riyadh gloss over differences to forge energy pact Houston Chronicle: Demand for cars will slow. Will Houston’s oil industry be ready? Politico: How Trump has already scored a win on infrastructure The Wall […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 7, 2018
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California Water News for February 7, 2018

The Chico Enterprise: Federal government unsure whether it will pay for Oroville Dam spillway repairs MAVEN’S NOTEBOOK: DWR to invest millions in groundwater sustainability for Disadvantaged Communities and local agencies Arian Aghajanzadeh: Why Silicon Valley should take ag tech more seriously Appeal Democrat: Sites Authority has work to do in its pitch for Prop. 1 funding Orange County Register: Water […]

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  • onFebruary 6, 2018
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Transportation News for February 6, 2018

Mercury News: Caltrain to roll out mobile ticketing app Mercury News: California on path to meet goal of 1.5 million electric cars, but charging stations lag behind Mercury News: Roadshow: High-income folks may not be eligible for carpool stickers Marin Independent Journal: Marin road projects listed for gas tax funds Marin Independent Journal: Editorial: Bridge lane study — better late […]

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