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Wells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – July 17, 2015

Wells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – July 17, 2015 Data Support the Case for Sub Two Percent Q2 Growth Retail sales posted a 0.3 percent decline in June while May’s reading was downwardly revised, suggesting less consumer spending for the second quarter. Industrial production posted a 0.3 percent increase in June; however the […]

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Notice of Adoption Meeting and Opportunity to Comment – Mojave National Preserve Road Repair Project

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Notice of Adoption Meeting and Opportunity to Comment regarding Consideration of the Proposed Order for Waste Discharge Requirements for the Federal Highway Administration – Central Federal Lands Highway Division – Mojave National Preserve Road Repair Project.  Comment Deadline is August […]

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Water Hyacinth Treatments for Week of July 20th through July 24th

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Program – 2015 Treatments for the Week of July 20 thru July 24  View Larger Image “Treatment sites and schedules are subject to change based on regulatory requirements, weather conditions, plant growth and movement, waterway traffic, listed fish presence surveys, […]

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Egeria Densa Treatment Plan for July 20 – September 21

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Egeria Densa, Curlyleaf  Pondweed Control Program – 2015 Treatment Plan for Discovery Bay July 20 – September 21 View Larger Image Herbicide applications for all 2015 treatment sites were completed during the last week of May, with the exception of Discovery Bay. Based on observed […]

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California Water and Drought News for July 17, 2015

The Hill: House approves California drought bill E&E: California regulators retreat on cutting water rights in ruling’s wake Associated Press: California: Water District Told to Stop Pumping Associated Press: House passes another California water bill – WMBF News Associated Press: California flexes muscles in water tussle with farmers Associated Press: Ranchers sue over rule giving feds authority on state water The […]

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Energy News for July 17, 2015

Oil & Gas Journal: API: U.S. crude, NGL output hit new record levels last month Fuel Fix: Reports: Oil, gas industry prepared to see wave of M&A deals Oil & Gas Journal: Feds should address silt-clogged channels to back LNG exports, official says New York Times: U.S. Proposes New Rules to Protect Streams From Coal Pollution The Hill: House approves […]

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Transportation News for July 17, 2015

Contra Costa Times: California has nation’s highest gas prices  Marin Independent Journal: Sausalito ferry dock issue remains unsolved  San Francisco Examiner: Clamping down on cyclists: Police and bike riders clash over new enforcement near Panhandle  Los Angeles Times: Equal access at issue in PUC battle with Uber over data disclosure  Los Angeles Times: Lyft, other ride-share companies in compliance with […]

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Senator Feinstein Statement on House Drought Bill

Jul 16 2015 Feinstein Statement on House Drought Bill Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Western Water and American Food Security Act: “The House today passed a drought bill that included some useful short-term provisions as well as some provisions that would violate environmental law. […]

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