The Wall Street Journal: Duke Energy to Buy Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 Billion The Wall Street Journal: Energy Companies Face Tough Road Ahead This is Money: Oil profits set to plummet by billions: BP and Shell hit as prices plunge and exploration venture collapses Reuters: Green incentives seen as key to lifting U.S. oil export ban Greentech Media: The […]
Continue ReadingWells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: Housing Market Still Strong Following two straight monthly declines, housing starts rebounded in September on the back of solid gains in the multifamily sector. Permits were less encouraging, with declines in both single- and multifamily. Despite the choppy starts readings in recent months, we expect residential investment to […]
Continue ReadingThe Hill: This week: Debt drama as GOP elects new Speaker Congress faces the ultimate trifecta of deadlines this week: The debt limit, highway funding and the likely end of Speaker John Boehner’s tenure.
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal: California’s Growers Bear Brunt of Drought Woes Los Angeles Times: One of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded is fueled by El Niño, scientists say Sacramento Bee: South state storms show no easy remedies for California drought Yourcentralvalley.com: Tree Rings Reveal Extent of Drought Arizona Daily Sun: Drought-stressed California forests face a radical shift Los Angeles Times: Essential Politics: […]
Continue ReadingThe Hill: Nunes considers bid for Ways and Means gavel http://thehill.com/homenews/house/257827-nunes-considers-bid-for-ways-and-means-gavel
Continue ReadingUS Outlook Report: Economy is Looking Better in October Following August and September’s abrupt slowdown, the economic data points so far for October suggest the U.S. economy is picking up some momentum in the fourth quarter. This should help to raise expectations of a better Q4 GDP report and could make a December rate hike […]
Continue ReadingReuters: U.S. moves ahead with carbon rule as 25 states prepare to sue Wyoming Tribute Eagle: Wyoming legislators may block federal Clean Power Plan here The Associated Press: Hassan calls on delegation to back Clean Power Plan Reuters: Top oil traders wary of tapping their war chests CleanTechnica: No More Business As Usual For Fossil Fuel Sector Bloomberg News: The Long […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: California’s next worry: mudslides from El Niño rains Capital Public Radio News: Fish Barrier Will Help Save Sacramento River Salmon The Willits News: El Nino: Scientists now predict above average rainfall for Northern Capital Public Radio News: Sacramento Area Water Conservation Rate 27 Percent In September NBC Southern California: Los Angeles may go ‘toilet to tap’ […]
Continue ReadingThis is to inform you that the Port Commission scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2015 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Continue ReadingOur annual Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Luncheon will be held on November 12, 2015 at Zio Fraedos, 611 Gregory Lane, in Pleasant Hill from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As you know, it is very important for us to have a good showing at this event and to make sure facility managers are in […]
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