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11th Annual Shell/MEF Run for Education Raises $50,000 for Martinez Schools

For Immediate Release:  Oct. 6, 2013 Contact Steve Lesher (925) 313-3462   11th Annual Shell/MEF Run for Education Raises $50,000 for Martinez Schools   MARTINEZ — Sunday’s 11th Annual Shell/MEF 5k/10k Run for Education was a huge success, raising $50,000 for the Martinez Education Foundation. At the grandstand at Martinez’s Main Street Plaza, Shell Martinez […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 7, 2013
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Wells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary, October 4, 2013

U.S. Government Shutdown Delays Federal Data   · The federal government shutdown on Tuesday as Congress was unable to agree on a budget for fiscal year 2014.  Negotiations remain at an impasse and attention has shifted to whether Washington will be able to avert hitting the debt ceiling, which is expected to be reached on […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 4, 2013
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SF Examiner: Officials Weigh Options for Protecting SFO, Other Airports from Sea Level Rise

Officials weigh options for protecting SFO, other airports from sea level rise  by Brendan P. Bartholomew   How will California’s shipping ports, infrastructure and airports be affected by rising sea levels, and what can be done to protect them? Those questions will be asked during the third in a series of hearings hosted by Assemblyman […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 4, 2013
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Bottom Line Thoughts on the Marine Transportation System

The below article was taken from the October 2013 edition of Eno Brief, and also appears on the author’s MTS Matters blog.    Bottom Line Thoughts on the Marine Transportation System BY Paul Bea PHB Public Affairs Earlier this summer the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) issued the last of its […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 3, 2013
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BPC Discusses Sea Level Rise Planning with BCDC and Other Groups

On October 3, BPC met with staff and Commissioners of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and representatives from the Bay Area Council, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and others, to discuss Sea Level Rise and climate change adaptation and planning. BPC stressed the need for funding and planning for the […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 3, 2013
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ACWA eNews for Oct. 2, 2013

  ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Comment Letters on Draft MCL for Chromium-6 Due Oct. 11   Comment letters from member agencies, stakeholders and the public are due Oct. 11 on the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) draft maximum contaminant level (MCL) for chromium-6. Read more DWR […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onOctober 2, 2013
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Cal Maritime Extended Learning Offers Two New Courses

Cal Maritime – Extended Learning is pleased to announce our partnership with the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center.  In October, we will be offering two of our most popular courses at this training venue:   First Responder Operational Maritime Security – October 21, 2013 Company/Vessel/Facility Security Officer – October 22-24, 2013   Please click the links […]

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