The State of California

California Moves to Phase-Out Diesel-Powered Trucks, Cut Locomotive Pollution - Times of San Diego timesofsandiego.com California Moves to Phase-Out Diesel-Powered Trucks, Cut Locomotive Pollution Reuters 3–4 minutes A truck engine is tested for pollution exiting its exhaust pipe near the Mexican-U.S. border in Otay Mesa. REUTERS/Mike Blake California regulators on Friday approved new rules requiring all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold in the state in 2036 be zero-emission, a day after the  California Air Resources Board adopted reduced emission regulations for locomotives. “With these actions requiring all new heavy-duty truck sales to be zero emission and tackling train pollution in our state, we’re one step closer to achieving healthier neighborhoods and cleaner air for all Californians,” said Governor Gavin ...

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California and the Western US Lead in Unhealthy Air Pollution: Report – NBC 7 San Diego nbcsandiego.com California and Other Parts of Western US Lead in Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution Noreen O'Donnell 4–5 minutes California and other parts of the western United States had the country's worst air pollution , even as air quality overall improved in the years 2019 through 2021, according to the latest report from the American Lung Association. People of color disproportionately lived in areas with an unhealthy air quality, the report also found. They were 64% more likely than white people to live in a county with a failing grade on at least one of three measures of air quality, and 3.7 times more likely to live in a county with a failing grades on all three measures.  That is an increase from last year’s numbers of 64% and 3.6 more likely. The association’s 2...

California's economic prospects are bleak, new report says | California | thecentersquare.com summary of "California's economic prospects are bleak, new report says" By Tom Joyce https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_e44af3b4-da36-11ed-837d-072e22cbe706.amp.html A new report suggests that California's economic future looks gloomy due to a combination of factors, including high taxes, regulations, and the state's high cost of living. The report also highlights the state's worsening demographic trends, including a declining population growth rate, and an increasing number of people leaving the state. Additionally, the report states that the state's infrastructure is in need of significant investment to keep up with the growing demand. Overall, the report suggests that California's economic prospects are bleak and that the state must take significant steps to address these issues if it wants to avoid a further decline.  

Port of New York and New Jersey Regains Status as Busiest Container Port in US gcaptain.com Port of New York and New Jersey Regains Status as Busiest Container Port in US Mike Schuler ~3 minutes The Port of New York and New Jersey has officially regained its status as the busiest container port in the United States. Despite a traditionally slow period for US ports in February, the Port of New York and New Jersey managed to move 571,177 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of cargo in February, surpassing West Coast rivals such as the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach by more than 83,000 TEUs and 27,000 TEUs, respectively. This comes after the Port of New York and New Jersey moved 645,430 TEUs in January, making it the second-busiest container port in the country behind the Port of Los Angeles, which moved 726,013 during the month. In total, the Port of New York and New Je...

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Silicon Valley Bank Promised A $9 Billion Investment In California Communities. Will New Owners Honor It? | Los Gatos, CA Patch patch.com CalMatters   CALIFORNIA — Two years ago, Silicon Valley Bank agreed to invest more than $9 billion to support low-income communities in California as part of its acquisition of Boston Private. After SVB collapsed, those who helped negotiate the community benefits agreement are calling on its new owners to honor the commitment. Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , the banking industry, federal regulators and the U.S. government have coalesced in an impressive show of solidarity to “shore up the banking system.” Eleven of the nation’s biggest banks came together to provide a $30 billion rescue of beleaguered First Republic Bank. Meanwhile, two of the nation’s largest banks, JPMorgan and Citi, agreed to not poach staff or business from stressed regional and community banks. Find out wha...