San Francisco Chronicle: Series of small East Bay quakes signals rising stress on faults San Francisco Chronicle: Commuters find way home after nightmare day for BART Contra Costa Times: Caltrans responds to Bay Bridge leak concerns Marin Independent Journal: Huffman urges better transportation funding plan at San Rafael forum Marin Independent Journal: Sausalito City Council rejects controversial ferry dock project […]
Continue ReadingCNBC: Lower oil prices expected as producers resume output, analyst says Platts: IEA economist: 2015 global upstream oil investments down 20% Bloomberg: Oil companies regain positive production outlook amid price rally Oil & Gas Journal: Oil price slump calls for U.S. crude exports, Encana exec says CNBC: Crude oil trades near 2015 highs New York Times: Signs of Higher Oil and Gas […]
Continue ReadingState Board Adopts Final Regulation on Mandated Urban Water Use Reductions Published by ACWA, article by Pamela Martineau View article online here. After several hours of testimony from local water agency officials and others, the State Water Resources Control Board today adopted the final emergency regulation package for implementing the required 25% statewide reduction in […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for May 6, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view ACWA eNews for May 6, 2015.
Continue ReadingSan Jose Mercury News: California drought: State water board passes first mandatory urban water limits in state history San Jose Mercury News: State begins Delta salinity barrier to protect water supplies in drought Fresno Bee: Gov. Brown must reduce water to fisheries, environment, Fresno County supervisors say Fresno Bee: State agriculture board listens to public concerns about drought Sacramento […]
Continue ReadingThe Examiner: Groups join congressional effort to lift U.S. crude exports ban Bloomberg: Study: Without ban, U.S. could be one of the world’s biggest oil exporters Reuters: Execs: Refracking not yet a good option to cut costs, boost oil output E&E News: Senate panel to take up infrastructure bill Morning Consult: Late to the Party, Energy Efficiency Bill Now Contends […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is the Revised Resolution and the May 5, 2015 version of the Desalination Amendment associated with Item 7 (Desalination Amendment) at the May 6, 2015 Board Meeting. This May 5th, 2015 version of the Desalination Amendment has no new changes as of […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Ominous signs of problems with new Bay Bridge foundation San Jose Mercury News: Gas prices flatten, but group says oil companies gouge drivers Fairfield Daily Republic: Caltrans announces work on Highway 160 Los Angeles Times: Tax credit, road repairs on budget wish list from Assembly Democrats POLITICO Morning Transportation for 5/6/2015 By HEATHER CAYGLE HUERTA […]
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Governor’s Press Office Tuesday, May 5, 2015 (916) 445-4571 Governor Brown to Speak at ACWA Conference Tomorrow in Sacramento SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will give remarks tomorrow in Sacramento at the Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) 2015 Spring Conference and Exhibition, which will convene local water […]
Continue Reading“Bay Area Water in a Changing Climate,” hosted by the Climate Readiness Institute, will be held on June 10th, 9am to 1 pm, at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. Click here for the attached invitation for complete information. Space is limited so RSVP today to: bruce@elmwoodconsulting.com
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