$3-billion Proposal to Repair Los Angeles Streets Advances
Los Angeles lawmakers Wednesday agreed to pursue further analysis of an ambitious $3-billion proposal to fix thousands of miles of the city’s most deteriorated streets.
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California Carbon Permits Auction for Less Than Expected
California’s largest greenhouse gas-emitting businesses paid $12.22 per metric tonne (1.1 tons) for the right to release carbon this year, lower than expected and down almost 13 percent from the previous sale in May, the state said on Wednesday.
California ‘Freebies’ Drive Carbon to 2013 Low: Energy Markets
Carbon prices in California have slumped to the lowest level this year as the state weighs increasing the number of free permits offered to polluters in an effort to kick-start the fledgling market.
CEQA Roundup: What Would Steinberg’s Bill Actually Do for Infill?
With the legislative session drawing to a close–and with Steinberg continuing to juggle proposed amendments and work to keep the governor interested in CEQA–more and more voices outside Sacramento have begun to pose this very question: What exactly will Steinberg’s bill do to streamline CEQA for infill projects–and is the Senate leader’s approach good policy for the economy, for communities, and for the environment?
Port of Oakland Bets on Big Changes to Steer Global Commerce to Bay Area
The Port of Oakland wants to reroute that trip, and is battling powerful rivals in a competition for precious goods. Its leaders have rolled the dice on a bold, $1.2 billion solution: turn the old Oakland Army Base into an ultra-efficient port that links ships directly to trains, reducing truck traffic, expanding the port’s cargo business and securing the Bay Area’s role in the 21st-century global shipping economy.
California Ranks 2nd in Car-Operating Costs
California is the second-most-expensive state in which to operate a motor vehicle, according to a new study released by Bankrate.com.
Chart: Car-ownership Costs by State
Your car may drive the same no matter where you live. But the costs are different matter altogether. The price of everything from gasoline to muffler repairs varies wildly across the country. Here are the average costs of repairs, insurance premiums, gasoline and taxes and fees in all 50 states, according to Bankrate’s first Car Cost Index. The costs are ranked from highest to lowest.
New group CARE worries about energy prices
California’s fight against climate change has, so far, proved popular with voters. But among businesses, it’s a very different story.
While some support the state’s policies to rein in greenhouse gas emissions, others emphatically don’t. Manufacturers and oil companies in particular have sought to delay, alter or kill some of those policies, saying they will push electricity and gasoline prices through the roof.
JPMorgan Chae Cuts 245 OC Jobs
Company: JPMorgan ChaseCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -245Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Irvine, CA
JPMorgan Chase to Lay Off 730 in San Diego
Company: JPMorgan ChaseCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -730Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: San Diego, CA
LabCorp Unit in Irvine to Cut Jobs
Company: Laboratory Corporation of AmericaCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -156Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Irvine, CA
Local Layoffs to Follow Sale of Intuit Unit
Company: IntuitCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -65Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: Los Angeles, CA
Amazon Plans to Hire for 150 More Jobs in San Bernardino
Company: Amazon.com Inc.CA Net Job Gain/Loss: 150Reason: Expand, From Out of StateCity/Region Losing Jobs: Seattle, WACity/Region Gaining Jobs: San Bernardino, CA
Tourism Authority Lays Off 31 Staff Members
Company: San Diego Tourism AuthorityCA Net Job Gain/Loss: -31Reason: LayoffCity/Region Losing Jobs: San Diego, CA