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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 21, 2013
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Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online, August 20, 2013

           Subscribe toPacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION August 2013 Issue    Al Larson Boat Shop: 110 Years and Going Strong   By Mark Edward Nero    If longevity is the strongest measure of success for a business, then Al Larson Boat Shop is easily one of the most successful maritime businesses ever […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 20, 2013
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San Jose Mercury News and U-T San Diego Urge Meaningful Reforms to CEQA this Year

San Jose Mercury News Editorial: SB 731 (CEQA reform) needs to be turned into “something worthwhile” and U-T San Diego editorial calls on legislature to enact stronger CEQA reform to help stimulate jobs    SACRAMENTO – In an editorial today, the San Jose Mercury News called on Senator Steinberg to turn CEQA reform bill SB 731 into something […]

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You Won’t Want to Miss the Energy & Water Nexus Summit 2

      In less than a month, join us for one of the premiere networking and educational events of the year: The Energy and Water Nexus Summit 2Thursday, September 12, 20139:00 am – 4:00 pmThe Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, San Francisco A workshop exploring issues around water and energy policy, supply, pricing, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 19, 2013
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San Francisco Chronicle Publishes Editorial on CEQA Reform

  In Case You Missed It: San Francisco Chronicle Calls on Legislature to Pass Meaningful CEQA Reform this Year. Says SB 731 “falls measurably short”.     SACRAMENTO – In a Saturday editorial, the San Francisco Chronicle reiterated their support for thoughtful reforms of CEQA that balance both economic and environmental goals. The Chronicle urged Senate […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 19, 2013
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Job Opportunity: Water Resources Manager at BAWSCA

BAWSCA has initiated its recruitment for its soon to be vacant Water Resources Manager position. BAWSCA is a unique organization representing 26 local water agencies in the Bay Area. The BAWSCA member agencies and their customers rely on the San Francisco Regional Water System for two-thirds of their water supply and pay two-thirds of the […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 16, 2013
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Wells Fargo Weekly Economic and Financial Commentary, August 16, 2013

Economic Data Shows Mixed Results, Tapering Ahead · Although data releases during the week were mixed, the overall tone still favors tapering in the September FOMC meeting. In fact, core retail sales, which directly feed into the calculation for consumer spending, showed potential upside risks to our third quarter forecast. · In contrast, single-family housing […]

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