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Bay Area Climate News from the Climate Readiness Institute – September 2015

    BAY AREA CLIMATE NEWS September 2015 The Big Picture California Adaptation Legislation Passes! (Now on the Governor’s desk) Governor Brown’s Short and Fabulous Talk at the Vatican Keeping It In the Ground (setting the real goal), St. Paul, Fierce Opposition, and more! (PDF attached) The Forest Service is Becoming the Fire Department Over 50% of budget now […]

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ACWA 2015 Regulatory Summit — Agenda & Important Hotel Info!

ACWA’s 2015 Regulatory Summit will take place Oct. 14 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario, CA. SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT (SGMA): ONE YEAR LATER ACWA 2015 Regulatory Summit October 14, 2015 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Ontario, CA >> AGENDA NOW AVAILABLE << The summit will include programs on topics such as: *   GSA Formation […]

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Perkins Coie California Land Use & Development Law Report – Risks to Open Space Designated in General Plan’s Open Space Element a Valid Ground for Denying Application to Subdivide a Mobilehome Park

The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development We’ve posted articles to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on developments that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of land use, environmental impact review, […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 22, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for September 22, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Some growers can divert water again amid drought, regulators say Los Angeles Times:  Water and Power: Taps back on, for some Sacramento Bee: Two major water agencies consider buying Delta islands Capital Public Radio News: Flooding California Farmlands Might Restore Groundwater Los Angeles Times: Westlands Water District agreement a retreat from previous U.S. plan Contra Costa […]

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Port of Redwood City Currents Newsletter for September 22, 2015 – Coast Guard Cutter Sockeye Coming for PortFest

      www.redwoodcityport.com                                                     September   22, 2015 US Coast Guard Cutter Sockeye Coming For Tours at PortFest, Saturday, October 3 The Port is pleased to announce that the US Coast Guard […]

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Costa and Valadao Announce Their Support for Drainage Settlement Agreement

Costa and Valadao Announce Their Support for Drainage Settlement Agreement Sep 17, 2015 Press Release Washington, DC – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and David G. Valadao (CA-21) announced their support for the settlement agreement reached by the United States Department of Justice and Westlands Water District on the San Luis Drainage Litigation. “I am pleased […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 22, 2015
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Energy News for September 22, 2015

New York Times: Industry Can Lead on Climate Change Fuel Fix: Analysis: US gas output to surge in 2017, 2018 after slowdown New York Times: Senate Democrats to Unveil Aggressive Climate Change Bill Wall Street Journal: White House to Unveil Initiatives to Speed Infrastructure Reviews Wall Street Journal: Apple Speeds Up Electric-Car Efforts Reuters: Oil sinks on uncertain global outlook Bloomberg […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 22, 2015
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Transportation News for September 22, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: Will new apps finally get carpool use on the fast track?  San Jose Mercury News: Report: Apple wants electric car by 2019  Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown signs bill to keep kids in rear-facing car seats until 2  Los Angeles Times: Gov. Jerry Brown acts on student representatives, car seats, tow trucks  Politico: POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]

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