This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board: A Second Revised Notice of Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report and Proposed General Waste Discharge Requirements for Composting Operations has been released. Please click here to view the Notice. The Public Hearing is rescheduled for August 4, 2015.
Continue ReadingThe Washington Post: California’s burning again as drought’s vicious cycle takes its toll Associated Press: California lawmakers to hold hearing on pot farm water use San Francisco Chronicle: New round of big state water cuts to hit San Francisco Guardian Liberty Voice: California Wars for Water in the Delta Capital Press: More shutoff notices issued to senior water right holders […]
Continue ReadingReuters: Oil refining industry isn’t against crude exports, AFPM exec says Washington Examiner: EPA sued by 22 states over Clean Water Rule Morning Consult: With New Regs Incoming, Methane Mitigation Gets Organized New York Times: U.S. Leaves the Markets Out in the Fight Against Carbon Emissions Bloomberg: California Power Surges to 16-Month High as Heat Boosts Demand CNBC: Oil prices down […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: California greenhouse gas emissions fall — but not by much Santa Rosa Press Democrat: SMART secures $11 million grant to purchase three more rail cars Los Angeles Times: Gov. Brown faces rough road in quest to repair state freeways Los Angeles Times: Consumer group alleges gas price manipulation by California refiners Los Angeles Daily News: Popular elsewhere, […]
Continue ReadingFree San Francisco Symphony Concert at the Port The Port of San Francisco, the Exploratorium and the San Francisco Symphony are pleased to announce a free public concert at noon on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Cruise Terminal Plaza at Pier 27. The Symphony’s annual Free Summer Community Concert featuring guest artist Bryce Dessner, will be […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Regional Report: The Columbia Gateway By Jim Shaw The Columbia River System has seen two major events take place over the past few months, the inauguration of the nation’s largest floating drydock at the Portland Shipyard and the loss of virtually all of […]
Continue ReadingChannel News Asia: Free labour movement could pose big problem for ASEAN Economic Community
Continue ReadingJune 29, 2015 Governor Signs State Budget and Consolidation Trailer Bill The governor signed the FY 2015-2106 state budget last week, including a drought-related budget trailer bill, SB 88, authorizing the State Water Resources Control Board to mandate consolidation of public water systems. The trailer bill also included limited CEQA exemptions for water recycling and […]
Continue ReadingFresno Bee: Department of Water Resources awards millions to Fresno, Reedley and Orange Cove KQED: Parched California Farmers Hope to Tap Wastewater From Cities Los Angeles Daily News: Congressman seeks to end California water wars with waste-water recycling, desalination Los Angeles Times: Lawsuits over California water rights are a fight a century in the making Sacramento Bee: A scorcher all […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Golden Gate Bridge toll going up Wednesday San Jose Mercury News: Consumer Reports finds some newer cars burn too much oil San Francisco Examiner: Golden Gate Bridge, ferry and cable car rides increase fares on July 1, 2015 San Francisco Examiner: Muni fares set to go up Wednesday Fresno Bee: High-speed rail board seeks private-sector ideas, interest […]
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