Feb. 25, 2015 ACWA-Sponsored Bill Introduced on Chromium-6 Compliance Legislation sponsored by ACWA was introduced today to provide a carefully monitored process for public water systems to work toward compliance with the state’s new drinking water standard for chromium-6. Public water systems are committed to meeting the standard, which is the first of its […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 18, 2015 STEM tours show students high-tech manufacturing careers in their backyard Ventura County students get firsthand look at needed high-skill jobs February 12, 2015 Laura Tyson & Lenny Mendonca: Inside the Training Revolution Public-private work will be key to keeping up with new technology when building up California’s workforce. February 11, 2015 Fresno […]
Continue ReadingTHE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV February 25, 2015 Point Blue Climate-Smart Conservation Tools workshop coming up on March 25! Join us for a workshop hosted by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture and Point Blue Conservation Science and co-sponsored by the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve featuring two of Point […]
Continue ReadingBill to ban BART strikes is introduced by Republican lawmaker Oakland Tribune Supervisors embrace Levine bill to speed up work on third lane, bike path on Richmond-SanRafael Bridge Marin Independent Journal Caltrans wrapping up quake repairs on bridges, highways Napa Valley Register BOE approves 6-cent cut in statewide gas tax Sacramento Bee Critics fear bullet […]
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: Keystone XL bill vetoed by Obama Bloomberg: Small LNG projects gain traction amid price slump, observers say The Washington Post: Dominion identifies 4 alternate routes for interstate gas pipeline The Wall Street Journal: Gas supply not at risk with Ukraine-Russia conflict, European Commission says The Wall Street Journal: U.S. role as swing oil producer won’t last long, exec […]
Continue ReadingCapital Public Radio: California Lawmakers Will Examine Ways To Capture Stormwater Capitol Weekly: Water rights’ cost draws scrutiny Fresno Bee: Second drought nightmare will become official after federal water forecast Taho Daily Tribune: California drought: More work needed as water conservation sees positive results at Lake Tahoe, Truckee The Orion: Drought spurs rigorous conservation efforts CBS Sacramento: California Drought Creates Worse […]
Continue Readingwww.redwoodcityport.com February 24, 2015 Our News…. West Coast ports and dockworkers start clearing backlog Redwood City Loses a Legend Longtime environmental activist Ralph Nobles, 2009. […]
Continue ReadingSan Jose Mercury News: Quinn: The Apple Car and why it’s not so crazy San Jose Mercury News: California should back helmet law plan San Jose Mercury News: Toni Atkins: How California can improve its transportation infrastructure Fairfield Daily Republic: County to host workshop on rising sea levels Sacramento Bee: One day, we’ll wonder what all the fuss about high-speed […]
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: Field Poll: Jerry Brown riding high, but not his big projects Riverside Press-Enterprise: WEATHER: Rain didn’t help drought Fox News: Last resort: Drought prompts California city to consider firing up desalination plan Sacramento Bee: California’s drought could mean another bad year for West Nile Hesperia Star: Drought, overdrafts affecting valley water levels Sacramento […]
Continue ReadingThe Washington Times: Presidential advisers see benefits in boosting gas exports CNBC: More data needed to assess refinery strike’s impact on economy, Felmy says FuelFix.com: Most Keystone XL crude, byproducts to remain for domestic use Oil & Gas Journal: API: U.S. oil, NGL output rose in Jan. despite rig count declines The Hill: Obama willing to talk about allowing crude […]
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