The 2012 Annual Meeting was a festive and well-attended event, graced with gorgeous weather and perfect views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Executive Director of BCDC Larry Goldzband and Chairman of BCDC Zack Wasserman spoke to the guests about BCDC’s recent work and future plans, and Bay Planning Coalition president Jim […]
Continue ReadingNow hiring: Delta Stewardship Council’s deputy executive officer for Delta planning Do you know someone who ought to be the Delta Stewardship Council’s first deputy executive officer for Delta planning? Here’s a chance to join the executive team of what former BCDC executive director Will Travis calls ‘the most exciting agency in California government,” overseeing […]
Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012 Media Contact: Isaac Kos-Read Director of External Affairs 510-627-1565 ikos-read@portoakland.com Stay Connected with the Port of Oakland, Your Port, Your Partner. www.portofoakland.com Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires Nov. 12, 2012, OAKLAND, CA — […]
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Continue ReadingBay Planning Coalition staff attended the Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s 2012 Economic Forecast Conference on November 8, 2012. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute is a partnership of business, with labor, government, higher education and philanthropy, that works to support the economic vitality and competitiveness of the Bay Area and California. Their speakers […]
Continue ReadingAssembly Committee Sets Hearing on Contaminated Drinking Water The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee has set an oversight hearing Nov. 14 on contaminated drinking water in the state’s disadvantaged communities. Read more Water Agency Signals Intent to Sue over Jeopardy Opinion The Yuba County Water Agency (YCWA) has notified federal agencies that it […]
Continue ReadingWhat Will a Supermajority in Sacramento Mean to CASA Members? While the Democrats were expected to gain a couple of seats in the California State Senate to secure the 27 votes needed for a supermajority, the big surprise from […]
Continue ReadingFrom the San Francisco Chronicle: “Hetch Hetchy Measure Swamped by Voters“ -“San Francisco voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition F, a plan that would have taken the first steps toward draining Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and drastically revamped the way much of the Bay Area gets its water.” Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Hetch-Hetchy-measure-swamped-by-voters-4014676.php#ixzz2BZB9pGgZ From the Sacramento Bee: “State Board […]
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