New WEDA Executive Director WEDA Appoints Thomas M. Verna Executive Director The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announced that it has appointed Board Member and Treasurer, Thomas M. Verna, as its Interim Executive Director, effective October 1, 2014. A long time WEDA member, Board Director, Treasurer, and Safety Commission Chairman, Mr. Verna knows WEDA only too […]
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal: U.S. fossil fuel exports rise despite federal restrictions The Associated Press: Keystone XL bill passed in House Reuters: Obama may veto Keystone XL bill, Senate Dems say
Continue ReadingChevron Richmond Invites Local Seniors to Apply for the Black History Awareness Scholarship College-bound high school seniors in Richmond and West County are encouraged to apply for the Black History Awareness College Scholarship, sponsored by Chevron. Download the application here<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ChevronRichmondRefin/4bffa66a65/238e73e1fa/52e6303e22>. This scholarship, now in its 9th year, honors Dr. William F. King, a distinguished Chevron […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California: Customers would pay for water tunnels San Francisco Chronicle: $25 billion delta tunnel project will jack up users’ bills Associated Press: Drought brings hard times to coastal California Sacramento Bee: Sacramento’s salmon run in full swing, but drought still a worry KQED: Drought Brings Boom for Water Delivery Trucks Yahoo News: Three […]
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Continue ReadingMinneapolis Star Tribune: Southern California port truckers demonstrate amid slow movement of goods, other labor discord The National Law Review: Momentum on Trade Policy
Continue ReadingOn November 14, 2014, the Bay Planning Coalition joined as a signatory on a Letter to House Representatives regarding FY15 annual appropriations legislation for harbor maintenance. Follow the link below for the Final Letter in PDF form. Bay Planning Coalition Letter to House Representatives regarding HMT — 14 Novemver 2014
Continue ReadingThe Bay Planning Coalition, along with other member organizations of the Bay Area Business Coalition, have submitted a joint letter to express our concern with the recently published Economic Prosperity Strategy, and to record our opposition to the inclusion of the third Goal and the strategic recommendations stemming from that section of the report. Click the […]
Continue ReadingAgenda for November 18, 2014 Port Commission meeting Proposed 2015 Port Commission Meeting Schedule The agenda and staff reports are now posted on the Port of San Francisco’s website. Click on the attached links for your reference Agenda: […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California, Nevada governors team up on drought Los Angeles Times: Rain barely made a dent in California drought Associated Press: State: California can afford twin tunnel project Los Angeles Times: California sees third-warmest October, on pace for hottest year ever Associated Press: California leads by example on climate change Los Angeles Times: 202 drought maps reveal just how thirsty […]
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