ACWA News for March 4, 2015 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. ACWA Legislative Symposium Focuses on Groundwater Adjudication, Prop. 218 Changes Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/04/2015 – 5:12pm ACWA’s 2015 Legislative Symposium held in Sacramento today focused on key water issues being […]
Continue ReadingRoad funding must include construction and maintenance costs San Francisco Chronicle Napa earthquake damage survey shows oldest buildings hit hardest San Francisco Chronicle Sonoma County officials warned not to fool public on roads tax Santa Rosa Press Democrat California cities leading in population growth, density Sacramento Bee POLITICO Morning Transportation for 3/5/2015 By HEATHER CAYGLE, […]
Continue ReadingThe Examiner: Senate falls short in overriding Keystone XL veto Bloomberg: Near-term oil price hitting $100 again unlikely due to shale, observers say Reuters: Global oil glut won’t lead to storage shortfall soon, exec says Reuters: U.S. oil output won’t improve if declines in prices, drilling continue Fuel Fix: Feds to decide soon on Arctic lease extension requests, Jewell says […]
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: Oil, gas industry urges lawmakers to lift crude exports ban Reuters: Crude exports ban hinders U.S. shale producers from competing globally Bloomberg: Oil, gas M&A deals to rise this year amid price slump, expert says Reuters: Data: Pipeline startups prompt uptick in Canada-Gulf Coast oil imports The Oklahoman: “Cowboyistan” drives global oil output growth since 2008, exec says […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: California snow levels reach historic lows Associated Press: California survey finds Sierra snowpack far below normal The Press Enterprise: DROUGHT: Weak winter blamed for bleak Sierra snowpack Lake Tahoe News: Limited snowfall takes toll on water supply KCRA Sacramento: California survey finds Sierra snowpack far below normal Sacramento Bee: Water conservation efforts faltered in January KCRA Sacramento: Water problems […]
Continue ReadingS.F. transportation agency OKs redesign of Polk Street San Francisco Chronicle Oakland Tribune editorial: Latest attempt to end BART strikes deserves high marks for creativity Oakland Tribune How the world’s fair birthed Muni San Francisco Examiner The Future of SB 375 Implementation and Regional Planning Western City POLITICO Morning Transportation for 3/4/2015 By HEATHER CAYGLE, […]
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Continue ReadingThe Associated Press: California to carry out 3rd snowpack survey The Associated Press: Storms bring up nearly 3 feet of snow to Lake Tahoe SF Gate: California drought: State to boost water deliveries after feds pull back Associated Press: California officials anticipate releasing one-fifth of water sought for state residents, farms KCRA Sacramento: Officials in California to supply just 20 […]
Continue ReadingSan Jose Chronicle: Climate change warmth driving drought, scientists say San Jose Mercury News: Bay Bridge bolts–the sequel Napa Valley Register: Vine Trail seeks to solve Soscol Avenue puzzle San Francisco Examiner: Wiener to SFMTA: Google bus pilot program should consider fair wages, working conditions POLITICO Morning Transportation for 3/3/2015 By HEATHER CAYGLE, with help from Kevin Robillard and […]
Continue ReadingFuel Fix: Opinion: Obama should use goals for infrastructure permitting with Keystone Bloomberg: Oil supplies to flow to Gulf Coast amid Midwest glut, observers say American City Business Journals: EIA: U.S. oil output in Dec. hit highest level since early 1970s Oil & Gas Journal: Study: Draft ozone standards could hurt GDP The Washington Post: Obama’s Keystone XL veto argument […]
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