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To: Ashley Nguyen, Project Manager Metropolitan Transportation Commission Dear Ms
From: Terry Abrams Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:05 PM To: MTC Info Subject: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project To: Ashley Nguyen, Project Manager Metropolitan Transportation Commission Dear Ms. Nguyen and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, I am writing in support of adding the Richmond‐San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project to Plan Bay Area and to the 2015 Transportation Improvement Program. By prioritizing the re‐opening of the third lane on the Richmond‐San Rafael Bridge during peak evening commute hours, we will make a big difference in cutting traffic, reducing air pollution, and improving the quality of life in the North Bay. Thank you. Terry L. Abrams ABRAMS CONSULTING Management Consultants www.abramsconsulting.net 1 From: Jeff Alpert Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:14 PM To: MTC Info Subject: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project To: Ashley Nguyen, Project Manager Metropolitan Transportation Commission Dear Ms. Nguyen and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, I am writing in support of adding the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project to Plan Bay Area and to the 2015 Transportation Improvement Program. By prioritizing the re-opening of the third lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge during peak evening commute hours, we will make a big difference in cutting traffic, reducing air pollution, and improving the quality of life in the North Bay. Thank you. Jeffrey D.Alpert Managing Partner Milestone Trailer Leasing LLC Ph Cell 1 From: Shannon Appelcline Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 11:57 AM To: MTC Info Cc: Subject: Support for Richmond/San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project I am writing to express my strong support for a bike lane across the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. -
"National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary."
Intro 1996 National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands The Fish and Wildlife Service has prepared a National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary (1996 National List). The 1996 National List is a draft revision of the National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1988 National Summary (Reed 1988) (1988 National List). The 1996 National List is provided to encourage additional public review and comments on the draft regional wetland indicator assignments. The 1996 National List reflects a significant amount of new information that has become available since 1988 on the wetland affinity of vascular plants. This new information has resulted from the extensive use of the 1988 National List in the field by individuals involved in wetland and other resource inventories, wetland identification and delineation, and wetland research. Interim Regional Interagency Review Panel (Regional Panel) changes in indicator status as well as additions and deletions to the 1988 National List were documented in Regional supplements. The National List was originally developed as an appendix to the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al.1979) to aid in the consistent application of this classification system for wetlands in the field.. The 1996 National List also was developed to aid in determining the presence of hydrophytic vegetation in the Clean Water Act Section 404 wetland regulatory program and in the implementation of the swampbuster provisions of the Food Security Act. While not required by law or regulation, the Fish and Wildlife Service is making the 1996 National List available for review and comment. -
Bay Area Burden
Examining the Costs and Impacts of Housing and Transportation on Bay Area Residents, their Neighborhoods, and the Environment Bay Area Burden Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing www.bayareaburden.org n National Advisory Board J. Ronald Terwilliger, Chairman Steve Preston Trammell Crow Residential, Chairman OAKLEAF Waste Management, President U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Carin Barth Former Secretary LB Capital, Inc., President Jonathan Reckford Tom Bozzuto Habitat for Humanity International, CEO The Bozzuto Group, CEO Nic Retsinas Henry Cisneros Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Director CityView, Executive Chairman U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Rick Rosan Former Secretary ULI Foundation, President Bart Harvey Ronnie Rosenfeld Enterprise Community Partners, Former Chairman Federal Housing Finance Board, Former Chairman Bruce Katz Alan Wiener Brookings Institute, Metropolitan Policy Program, Wachovia Securities, Managing Director Vice President and Director Pam Patenaude Bob Larson ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing, Lazard Real Estate Partners, LLC, Chairman Executive Vice President and Executive Director Rick Lazio JP Morgan Asset Management, Managing Director of Global Real Estate and Infrastructure Copyright 2009 by Urban Land Institute. Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, D.C. 20007 ii nn www.bayareaburden.org www.bayareaburden.org About the Urban Land Institute The Urban Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the institute now has more than 32,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. -
Analysis of the Giant Genomes of Fritillaria (Liliaceae) Indicates That a Lack of DNA Removal Characterizes Extreme Expansions in Genome Size
CORE Metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk Provided by Queen Mary Research Online Analysis of the giant genomes of Fritillaria (Liliaceae) indicates that a lack of DNA removal characterizes extreme expansions in genome size. Kelly, LJ; Renny-Byfield, S; Pellicer, J; Macas, J; Novák, P; Neumann, P; Lysak, MA; Day, PD; Berger, M; Fay, MF; Nichols, RA; Leitch, AR; Leitch, IJ © 2015 The Authors. CC-BY For additional information about this publication click this link. http://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/jspui/handle/123456789/8496 Information about this research object was correct at the time of download; we occasionally make corrections to records, please therefore check the published record when citing. For more information contact [email protected] Research Analysis of the giant genomes of Fritillaria (Liliaceae) indicates that a lack of DNA removal characterizes extreme expansions in genome size Laura J. Kelly1,2, Simon Renny-Byfield1,3, Jaume Pellicer2,Jirı Macas4, Petr Novak4, Pavel Neumann4, Martin A. Lysak5, Peter D. Day1,2, Madeleine Berger2,6,7, Michael F. Fay2, Richard A. Nichols1, Andrew R. Leitch1 and Ilia J. Leitch2 1School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 4NS, UK; 2Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3DS, UK; 3 4 Department of Plant Sciences, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, CZ-37005, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; 5Plant Cytogenomics Research Group, CEITEC – Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, CZ-62500, Brno, Czech Republic; 6School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Durham University, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UK; 7Rothamsted Research, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK Summary Authors for correspondence: Plants exhibit an extraordinary range of genome sizes, varying by > 2000-fold between the Laura J. -
Genome Annotation of Fritillaria Agrestis Bac Clone
GENOME ANNOTATION OF FRITILLARIA AGRESTIS BAC CLONE ___________________ A University Thesis Presented to the Faculty of California State University, East Bay ___________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Biological Science ___________________ By Rajhalutshimi Narayanaswamy September 2015 GENOME ANNOTATION OF FRITILLARJA AGRESTIS BAC CLONE By Rajhalutshimi Narayanaswamy Date: A~~u, ~o1s ii Acknowledgments I would like to thank my advisors Dr.Chris Baysdorfer, Dr.Claudia Udhe-Stone and Dr.Kenneth Curr for their support, guidance and encouragement that helped me to complete this project successfully. I would also like to thank my family members who have been supportive during the course of my project. iii Table of Contents Acknowledgments.............................................................................................................. iii List of Figures ................................................................................................................... vii 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 1.1 Genome size variation ...........................................................................................1 1.2 Brief outline of the mechanisms of genome size variation ...................................2 1.3 Repetitious DNA ...................................................................................................3 1.4 Annotation ...........................................................................................................21 -
Contra Costa County, California
APPENDIX G BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT AND ARBORIST REPORTS Biological Resources Assessment for the Sufi Church Project Contra Costa County, California Prepared for: Meher Schools G-1 Prepared for: Meher Schools 999 Leland Drive Lafayette, CA 94549 925-938-9958 Prepared by: EDAW 2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 204 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 279-0580 June 18, 2008 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED SUFI CHURCH PROJECT, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA G-2 The information provided in this document is intended solely for the use and benefit of Meher Schools. No other person or entity shall be entitled to rely on the services, opinions, recommendations, plans or specifications provided herein, without the express written consent of EDAW, 2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 204, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. G-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. i 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND METHODS .............................................................................1 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS.............................................................................................5 2.1 SETTING......................................................................................................................5 2.2 PLANT COMMUNITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITATS........................................................5 3.0 SPECIAL-STATUS BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.......................................................7 3.1 SPECIAL-STATUS PLANTS ...........................................................................................7 -
Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan Habitat Creation Or Enhancement Project Within 5 Miles of OAK
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California California clapper rail Suaeda californica Cirsium hydrophilum Chloropyron molle Salt marsh harvest mouse (Rallus longirostris (California sea-blite) var. hydrophilum ssp. molle (Reithrodontomys obsoletus) (Suisun thistle) (soft bird’s-beak) raviventris) Volume II Appendices Tidal marsh at China Camp State Park. VII. APPENDICES Appendix A Species referred to in this recovery plan……………....…………………….3 Appendix B Recovery Priority Ranking System for Endangered and Threatened Species..........................................................................................................11 Appendix C Species of Concern or Regional Conservation Significance in Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California….......................................13 Appendix D Agencies, organizations, and websites involved with tidal marsh Recovery.................................................................................................... 189 Appendix E Environmental contaminants in San Francisco Bay...................................193 Appendix F Population Persistence Modeling for Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California with Intial Application to California clapper rail …............................................................................209 Appendix G Glossary……………......................................................................………229 Appendix H Summary of Major Public Comments and Service -
International Admissions
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Camp Connection INSIDE THIS ISSUE VOL. XX, NUMBER 4 • FEBRUARY 15, 2019 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM Iconic instrument is a joy to hear, play and behold Page 12 5 NEWS Findings released in PUSD transcript probe 10 PULSE Bank robbers escape after shooting at police 11 OPINION Mayor reflects on advocacy trip to D.C. Hybrid ablation and the minimally invasive Cox Maze procedures revolutionize the way we treat Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common FREE COMMUNITY TALK irregular heart rhythm, aff ecting over two million Americans each year. Without February 23, 2019 detection and treatment, atrial fibrillation 9:30am – 11:30am can cause stroke and heart failure. Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley Stanford Medicine experts are pioneering new treatments for 46100 Landing Parkway AFib, through medications and groundbreaking new therapies like Fremont, CA 94538 the hybrid ablation or the minimally invasive Cox Maze procedure. This event is free and open to the Join us for this free community talk to learn more about AFib’s public, though seating is limited. signs, symptoms, and all of the latest advances in treatment. If you plan to attend, please register at stanfordhealthcare.org/events SPEAKERS or by calling 650.736.6555. Paul J. Wang, MD Anson M. Lee, MD Director, Stanford Arrhythmia Service Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Co-Director, Stanford Center for Surgery (Adult Cardiac Surgery), Arrhythmia Research Professor of Stanford University School of Medicine Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) and Bioengineering (by courtesy), Stanford University School of Medicine Page 2 • February 15, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly TIM TALK NEW LISTING - OPEN SAT & SUN 1 - 4 BY TIM HUNT Being prepared saves a life she was able to cough it out. -
San Francisco Bay Plan
San Francisco Bay Plan San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission In memory of Senator J. Eugene McAteer, a leader in efforts to plan for the conservation of San Francisco Bay and the development of its shoreline. Photo Credits: Michael Bry: Inside front cover, facing Part I, facing Part II Richard Persoff: Facing Part III Rondal Partridge: Facing Part V, Inside back cover Mike Schweizer: Page 34 Port of Oakland: Page 11 Port of San Francisco: Page 68 Commission Staff: Facing Part IV, Page 59 Map Source: Tidal features, salt ponds, and other diked areas, derived from the EcoAtlas Version 1.0bc, 1996, San Francisco Estuary Institute. STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRAY DAVIS, Governor SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 50 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 2600 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 PHONE: (415) 352-3600 January 2008 To the Citizens of the San Francisco Bay Region and Friends of San Francisco Bay Everywhere: The San Francisco Bay Plan was completed and adopted by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission in 1968 and submitted to the California Legislature and Governor in January 1969. The Bay Plan was prepared by the Commission over a three-year period pursuant to the McAteer-Petris Act of 1965 which established the Commission as a temporary agency to prepare an enforceable plan to guide the future protection and use of San Francisco Bay and its shoreline. In 1969, the Legislature acted upon the Commission’s recommendations in the Bay Plan and revised the McAteer-Petris Act by designating the Commission as the agency responsible for maintaining and carrying out the provisions of the Act and the Bay Plan for the protection of the Bay and its great natural resources and the development of the Bay and shore- line to their highest potential with a minimum of Bay fill. -
Big Tarplant (Blepharizonia Plumosa)
Plants Big Tarplant (Blepharizonia plumosa) Big Tarplant (Blepharizonia plumosa) Status Federal: None State: None CNPS: List 1B Population Trend Global: Unknown State: Unknown Within Inventory Area: Unknown © 2002 John Game Data Characterization The location database for big tarplant includes 36 data records dated from 1916 to 2001 (California Natural Diversity Database 2005). Twenty-nine of the occurrences were documented within the last 10 years. Seven of the occurrences have not been observed for over 60 years, but all the other occurrences are believed to be extant (California Natural Diversity Database 2005). Most of the occurrences are of high precision and may be accurately located, including those within the inventory area. Very little ecological information is available for big tarplant. The published literature on the species pertains primarily to its taxonomy. The main sources of general information on this species are the Jepson Manual (Hickman 1993) and the California Native Plant Society (2005). Specific observations on habitat and plant associates, threats, and other factors are summarized in the California Natural Diversity Database (2005). Range Big tarplant is endemic to the Mount Diablo foothills and is found primarily in eastern Contra Costa, eastern Alameda, and western San Joaquin Counties (Hoover 1937). Occurrences within the ECCC HCP/NCCP Inventory Area In the inventory area, big tarplant is known from 4 occurrences on Cowell Ranch, west of Brentwood, 7 occurrences on Roddy Ranch, south of Antioch, and one occurrence in Mount Diablo State Park, southeast of Clayton (California Natural Diversity Database 2005, Lake 2004). The historic occurrences in Antioch are likely to have been extirpated, although at least 1 population is present at Black Diamond Mines Regional Park (Preston pers.