SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Fidley Watch: Talk, Talk By Chris Philips, Managing Editor On page 6 this month (Pacific Maritime Magazine, April 2015) is the story of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its plans to build six 20,150-TEU container ships to operate between Asia and Europe via the […]
Continue ReadingBank of the West U.S. Outlook Report for April 10, 2015 US Outlook Report: Labor Market Recovery Not So Fast and Furious We already knew the economy has been slowing over the past two quarters. In contrast, labor market indicators have been a beacon of strength and resilience. This has provided the bedrock for macroeconomic […]
Continue ReadingFresno Bee: John Laird: Gov. Brown has a long-term water plan Sacramento Bee: California farmers mount PR campaign to counter backlash over water use Sacramento Bee: State regulators: California water use will never be the same KQED: The Next Crime Wave in Farm Country: Stealing Water Los Angeles Times: Water officials uncertain about just how tough to get with users […]
Continue ReadingSeattle Times: Energy Department to spend $200 million on new supercomputer Washington Post: What the Shell mega deal says about the planet’s energy future Bloomberg: U.S. Index Futures Little Changed as S&P 500 Set for Weekly Gain Reuters: Refineries revolution to spur use of oil products supertankers Wall Street Journal: Shell’s Deal for BG Faces Hurdles Washington Post: Why 2015 could […]
Continue ReadingContra Costa Times: BART track woes get a boost Marin Independent Journal: Bill to hasten the creation of third lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge moving forward American Public Transportation Association: “Stand Up For Transportation Day” Galvanizes Support for Federal Transportation Funding Before It Expires on May 31 The Hill: Feds: Highway funding runs out in July POLITICO Morning Transportation […]
Continue ReadingAppropriations Subcommittee Vice Chairs Named Washington, Apr 8 – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today announced the Republican Members who will serve as Vice Chairs of the 12 Appropriations subcommittees for the 114th Congress. These Members will serve as Chair of the subcommittee in the absence of the Chairperson, and assist them in official Committee duties. […]
Continue ReadingApril 9, 2015 In This Issue Legislative Update: SB 119 (Hill) 2015 CASA Achievement Awards Program Now Accepting Applications Meet Legislator of the Year at Public Policy Forum Attend the What2Flush Summit Biosolids and Renewable Energy Workshops PPIC Launches Water Policy Center In Case You Missed It CASA Advocacy Preserves Marking Exemption for Non-pressurized […]
Continue ReadingFox News Latino: Spanish ports look to boost traffic with Latin America
Continue ReadingSacramento Bee: California should stretch urban supplies before cutting water for farms Contra Costa Times: California’s drought response barrels forward Bloomberg: How the Drought Is Changing California Forever New York Times: In Parched California, Innovation, Like Water, Has Limits Los Angeles Times: Cities strategize water-saving measures Associated Press: No more playing nice: California names, shames water wasters Los Angeles Times: Despite the […]
Continue ReadingTesla alum to build electric buses in California San Francisco Chronicle 4.2 million have lost driver’s licenses because of unpaid fees San Francisco Chronicle Downtown San Jose’s ‘smart’ parking meters have one big flaw San Jose Mercury News BART seeks public input on next fare increases San Francisco Examiner BART announces rate of planned 2016 […]
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