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Pacific Maritime Magazine Online News for January 8, 2016

  FORWARD  SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION   INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE   Westar Marine Services By By Kathy A. Smith  Strong family values, long-term employees and an old-fashioned work ethic have been the backbone of Westar Marine Services for the past 40 years. Buzz Heffron who founded the company in […]

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Bank of the West Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for December

Instant Analysis of Today’s Employment Report for December Job Growth Exceeds Expectations in December; +292K vs. Consensus Exp. +200K Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.0% October and November Job Numbers Revised Up a Net +50K Avg. Hourly Earnings Flat +0.0% (+2.5% y-o-y) Labor Force Participation Rises to 62.6% Job gains improve for both manufacturing and service […]

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Agenda for January 12, 2016 Port Commission Meeting

January 12, 2016 Port Commission Agenda Click here to view the agenda for next week’s Port Commission meeting. The agenda and staff reports are now posted on the Port’s website. Click on the following links for more information:   Agenda                http://www.sfport.com/index.aspx?page=2801 Staff Reports     http://www.sfport.com/index.aspx?page=2800

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Energy News for January 8, 2016

Oil & Gas Journal: All’s quiet in oil, gas well stimulation, Calif. agency says in first report  Bloomberg: Pioneer share sale signals investors’ interest in US shale  Natural Gas Intelligence: Montney Shale in Canada increasing production  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Consol to drill Utica test well at Pittsburgh airport  Petro Global News: EIA: Marcellus, Utica represent 85% of shale production growth  The […]

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California Water and Drought News for January 8, 2016

Associated Press: The Latest: Brown proposes $323 million for drought aid Washington Times: Key spending proposals in 2016-17 California budget Los Angeles Times: As rain falls, a push for drier pipes Union Democrat: New Melones Reservoir at 13 percent capacity, but filling Courthouse News Service: LA Water Woes Force New Sourcing Game Plan WOODTV.com: Heavy Rain Boosts Water Levels in California […]

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San Mateo County – Sea Change News & Announcements for January 7, 2016

News & Announcements Greetings, The Coastal Sediment Management Workgroup (CSMW) is pleased to announce that the draft San Francisco Littoral Cell Coastal Regional Sediment Management Plan (SFLC CRSMP or Plan) is now available for public review and comment. The Plan will be available for a 30-day review period that will close on February 3, 2016. […]

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CMANC Sea Level Rise Workshop on January 20, 2016

  Wednesday, January 20, 2016 starting at 1:30 p.m. Marina Del Rey Hotel 13534 Bali Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 301-1000 Sea Level Rise Workshop A workshop aimed at ports and harbors along with those agencies adjacent to them. Spend an interactive afternoon gaining insight to State of California programs and the uniqueness […]

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Beacon Economics California Trade Report for January 2016

LOGIN CREATE AN ACCOUNT January 2016 Bad Month For Exports The value of California’s export trade in November (latest numbers) fell to its lowest level of any November since 2009. Driven by an appreciating U.S. dollar and a slowing global economy, the state’s exports were down 13.6% year-over-year… Read Full Analysis Now SHARE:  Meet Our […]

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Energy News for January 7, 2016

The New York Times: TransCanada to Sue U.S. for Blocking Keystone XL Pipeline The Houston Chronicle: First Crude Oil Export Cargo from Houston Ship Channel Leaving This Week The Wall Street Journal: Energy Companies Cut Drilling Budgets – and Are Punished The New York Times: Governor Declares Emergency Over Los Angeles Gas Leak The Wall Street Journal: Honeywell Buys Remaining […]

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