Tag: California

  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 17, 2015
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California Water & Droughts News for February 17, 2015

New York Times: Threatened Smelt Touches Off Battles in California’s Endless Water Wars Associated Press: California ski resorts struggle from drought Los Angeles Times: Scientists go high and low for data on drought-fighting ‘sky rivers’ Mercury News: Friday’s Top of the Scroll: Study sees even bigger longer droughts for much of U.S. West Central Valley Business Times: Water managers start […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 13, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for February 13, 2015

The Associated Press: Study sees even bigger longer droughts for much of West The Associated Press: California lakes filling, waterfalls flowing after rain FOX40: Salt Water Barriers May Come to Delta Los Angeles Times: Extreme drought in Northern California just got 10% better Los Angeles Times: Chance of ‘megadrought’ in US Southwest now 50 percent, study concludes Los Angeles Times: Bigger […]

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Report: How will California Pay for Tomorrow?

New report from CA Fwd asks: HOW WILL CALIFORNIA PAY FOR TOMORROW? READ THE REPORT READ THE REPORT CA Fwd has released the first chapter of “Financing the Future: How will California pay for tomorrow?“ — exploring some of the investments that California must make to support sustainable, prosperous and equitable growth, and the options […]

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Controller Betty Yee to be a Keynote Speaker at 15th Annual CA Maritime Leadership Symposium

Third Keynote Speaker – Just Announced! Betty T. Yee California State Controller State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Ms. Yee was first elected to the Board of Equalization […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 12, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for February 12, 2015

Stockton Record: San Joaquin County’s underground supply sinks toward 1992 low point Capital Public Radio News: Millions In Grants For Salmon And Steelhead Habitat Santa Rosa Press: Feds OK extra storage at rising Lake Mendocino Capital Public Radio: California Reservoirs Benefit From Recent Storms Breitbart News: California Dairy Farmers Are Mooving ACWA: $50 million in Drought Relief for Western States Detailed […]

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ACWA eNews for February 11, 2015

ACWA eNews for Feb. 11, 2015 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. PPIC Addresses State Water Challenges in New Multi-Topic Policy Paper Series Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 02/11/2015 – 12:22pm California will need to address several key water policy areas to secure a safe […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 11, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for February 11, 2015

Sacramento Bee: Appeals court rejects challenges to fish hatcheries’ impact NBC News: States Dangle Water to Tempt California Dairy Farmers Santa Clarita Valley Signal: The best fix for farmers’ water problems San Jose Mercury News: A tale of two droughts: Northern vs. Southern California Energy Collective: What A Down Under Drought Can Teach California About Water CNBC: Why California’s dairy cows […]

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“California’s Future” Report from the Public Policy Institute of California

“California’s Future” from the Public Policy Institute of California California is forging ahead with major reforms on many fronts, including health care, corrections, and K–12 education. But it still faces a wide array of challenges, from housing costs, to climate change and water management, to higher education funding. Policymakers—including California’s voters—need more and better information […]

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