The Californias

Baja California, Mexico, Joins Western States and Tribal Nations

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Friday, August 30, 2019
Other Natural Resources, Oil, Gas, Mining, Minerals, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, Rail, Maritime, Transport, Natural gas, Tribe, The Californias, Americas, Spanish Empire, Other Natural Resources, Oil, Gas, Mining, Minerals, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, Rail, Maritime, Transport, Natural gas, Tribe, The Californias, Americas, Spanish Empire

Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN), an initiative led by sovereign tribal nations, states and counties to advocate for rural economic development and a cleaner environment through sustainable production of natural gas, today welcomed the State of Baja Californias Ministry of Economy as its newest member.

Key Points: 
  • Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN), an initiative led by sovereign tribal nations, states and counties to advocate for rural economic development and a cleaner environment through sustainable production of natural gas, today welcomed the State of Baja Californias Ministry of Economy as its newest member.
  • It's a great occasion for Baja California to come to the Uintah Basin Energy Summit and sign the MOU with Western States and Tribal Nations.
  • WSTN was formed after the release of a report in April 2019 entitled Natural Gas Markets for the Western States and Tribal Nations.
  • Western States and Tribal Nations is a unique, trans-national initiative led by sovereign tribal nations, states and counties focused on creating rural economic development, advancing tribal self-determination and a reducing global emissions through the export of clean natural gas from North American producing basins to international markets.

CMTC Supports Manufacturers, Facilities and Colleges as They Open Their Doors for National Manufacturing Day on October 4, 2019

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Packaging, Education, Engineering, Manufacturing, Other Education, Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita, CMTC, Manufacturing, Californias, The Californias, Spanish Empire, Americas

CMTC has actively participated in, and promoted, Manufacturing Day since its inception in 2012.

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  • CMTC has actively participated in, and promoted, Manufacturing Day since its inception in 2012.
  • This year, CMTC and its Californias Manufacturing Network are sponsoring, organizing and coordinating events statewide throughout the month of October under the Manufacturing Month CA banner.
  • CMTC is committed in pairing up schools wishing to attend Manufacturing Day events with manufacturers and other organizations hosting open houses, career fairs, and expos.
  • CMTC and its Californias Manufacturing Network have set a goal to have events at more than 250 locations throughout the state.

California’s Great America Makes Waves with Completely Transformed Waterpark, “South Bay Shores”

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Baja California Peninsula, Californias, Water park, Geography of North America, The Californias, Spanish Empire

Northern Californias premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when Californias Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark.

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  • Northern Californias premiere amusement park is getting bigger and better in summer 2020, when Californias Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark.
  • Kick back on the beach that is just steps away from the rides and roller coasters of Californias Great America.
  • South Bay Shores represents the newest phase of a multi-year revitalization of Californias Great America, building on our nearly 50 year heritage of giving Bay Area residents even more reasons to call the park their favorite destination for fun, said Manny Gonzalez, vice president and general manager of Californias Great America.
  • Californias Great America is a 100-acre theme and waterpark located in Santa Clara, Calif. As Northern Californias premier amusement park, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and in 2020 the new South Bay Shores waterpark, Californias Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.

Cadiz Inc. Statement on Signing of Senate Bill 307 by California Governor

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Businesspeople, Gavin Newsom, Russian Hill, San Francisco, The Californias, Californias, Newsom

LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cadiz Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: CDZI) announced that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 307 (SB 307), a measure designed to require additional review of the Cadiz Water Project by state agencies.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cadiz Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: CDZI) announced that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 307 (SB 307), a measure designed to require additional review of the Cadiz Water Project by state agencies.
  • Cadiz CEO Scott Slater made the following statement following Governor Newsoms action:
    While we believe SB 307 is a troubling precedent for infrastructure development, it will not stop the Cadiz Water Project, a sustainable project designed to safely make available new water for 400,000 people in California.
  • We stand ready to comply with SB 307, just as we have complied with all of Californias stringent environmental laws.
  • We will continue to pursue these opportunities concurrently with compliance with SB 307 and the remaining permitting milestones for the Water Project.

State Budget Makes Historic Investment In California’s Youngest Children

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Primary, Secondary, Preschool, Education, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Newsoms, Virginia, The Californias, Spanish Empire, Americas

First 5 Association of California and First 5 California today cheered Governor Newsoms signing of a budget that will make a historic investment of more than $2 billion in Californias young children and their families.

Key Points: 
  • First 5 Association of California and First 5 California today cheered Governor Newsoms signing of a budget that will make a historic investment of more than $2 billion in Californias young children and their families.
  • When we support children in the earliest years, we not only shape the course of their lives, we shape our future as a state.
  • Governor Newsoms California for All budget includes more than $2 billion in early childhood funding that will directly advance policies and priorities First 5 has championed for decades.
  • We look forward to continue working with the administration and legislators to ensure our children thrive in their schools, communities, and lives.

Deliv Forms Subsidiary and Hires Drivers as Employees in California

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Technology, Online Retail, Supply chain management, Internet, Software, Retail, Deliv, Taxation in the United States, Californias, Independent contractor, The Californias, Law, Spanish Empire

Deliv was designed to power high quality service, positive economics and flexibility for drivers regardless of whether they are independent contractors or employees.

Key Points: 
  • Deliv was designed to power high quality service, positive economics and flexibility for drivers regardless of whether they are independent contractors or employees.
  • The subsidiary, Deliv California, Inc. will first launch in Sacramento and roll out across California by the end of August.
  • The subsidiary will license Delivs proprietary platform that currently powers independent contractors across the country to now power Deliv Californias new employee drivers.
  • Although Deliv Californias drivers will be managed as employees, they will continue to be able to work as much or as little as they want.

First 5 California’s Statement on the Legislature’s Passage of the State Budget

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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Children, Consumer, Family, Californias, The Californias, Spanish Empire, Americas

Camille Maben, Executive Director of First 5 California, released the following statement today upon the Legislatures passage of the 201920 State Budget:

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  • Camille Maben, Executive Director of First 5 California, released the following statement today upon the Legislatures passage of the 201920 State Budget:
    With the passage of the State Budget, today marks a new chapter for California that recognizes the increasing needs of our young children and their families in order to thrive and succeed in our schools and communities.
  • Incentive funds for schools to promote full-day kindergarten for all students.
  • A two-week expansion to Paid Family Leave, making California a national leader with a total of five and one-half (5 ) months of leave for each newborns family.
  • Increased funding for home visiting programs targeted to support Californias most vulnerable families and includes vital services such as parent coaching and prenatal counseling in key early years of their newborns life.

New Report Reveals Decrease in Proposed Home Applications in Los Angeles City Following Measure JJJ

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Urban planning, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Construction & Property, JJJ, The Californias, Sustainability, Articles, Spanish Empire

This report analyzed the effects and impacts of Measure JJJ, which was passed by voters in the City of Los Angeles in November 2016 and requires developments adding 10 or more new dwelling units, plan amendments, zone changes and/or height changes to adhere to specific labor and affordable housing mandates.

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  • This report analyzed the effects and impacts of Measure JJJ, which was passed by voters in the City of Los Angeles in November 2016 and requires developments adding 10 or more new dwelling units, plan amendments, zone changes and/or height changes to adhere to specific labor and affordable housing mandates.
  • Measure JJJ also requires Los Angeles Citys Planning Department to create a Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Program, which provides a density bonus matching or exceeding the amount stipulated in Californias current density bonus laws.
  • Our mission is to provide students in homebuilding the opportunity to explore their potential and recognize the industry leaders who have already reached theirs.
  • Those who support the California homebuilding Foundation invest in the sustainability of our industrys workforce and the integrity of our local communities.

Life Science Industry in California Generates $346 Billion Annually, Providing Nearly 1.3M Jobs

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Health, Biotechnology, Professional services, Human resources, Research, Other Science, Science, The Californias, Spanish Empire, Americas

Californias life science industry provides nearly 1.3 million jobs in the region, with economic activity generating a total of $346 billion in 2018 alone.

Key Points: 
  • Californias life science industry provides nearly 1.3 million jobs in the region, with economic activity generating a total of $346 billion in 2018 alone.
  • Biocoms 2019 Economic Impact Report Databook outlines and highlights these key findings of the states life science industry, including information on economic, demographic and industry performance data.
  • Over the past five years, Californias life science industry has seen an 8 percent increase in the number of jobs statewide.
  • In employing over 90,000 individuals in 2018, all sectors of the life science industry in the region generated $42.5 billion in economic activity.

First 5 California Commends Legislature for Prioritizing Children and Families in Budget Package

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Friday, May 24, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Children, Parenting, Consumer, Family, Californias, Baja California Peninsula, Geography of North America, The Californias, Spanish Empire

First 5 California applauds Californias legislative leadership for moving forward a Budget Conversation that provides focus and prioritizes Californias children and families.

Key Points: 
  • First 5 California applauds Californias legislative leadership for moving forward a Budget Conversation that provides focus and prioritizes Californias children and families.
  • We are very grateful that Californias leadership has put children and families first by moving forward on a comprehensive Budget, said Camille Maben, Executive Director of First 5 California.
  • The specific policy and funding details in both houses differ slightly but are strong additions to the crucial groundwork laid by Governor Newsom in his inaugural budget proposal.
  • Both the Senate and Assembly Budgets include robust investments in child care, including the Governors promised first step toward universal preschool.