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J.S. Held

The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses

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Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and...more

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Cities Are Changing Groundwater Availability for Residential Growth

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 28.8 percent of the lower 48 states are in drought. At one point in 2022, almost half of the country was in a drought condition. The lack of precipitation plays havoc on the groundwater...more

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The Cape and Beyond: Alternative Project Procurements for Massachusetts Communities

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Those of us who had the good fortune to vacation on Cape Cod as children in the 1960s or 1970s remember a fabulous vacation escape with miles of pristine beaches, cozy cottages, souvenirs, and wonderful food. Many who...more

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California Supreme Court Denies Petition for Review of Save Livermore Downtown v. City of Livermore

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On April 19, 2023 the California Supreme Court denied the petition for review of the Save Livermore Downtown v. City of Livermore decision issued by the California First District Court of Appeal, which was filed by opponents...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - May 2020 #3

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Bold San Diego plan for ‘complete communities’ getting mixed reviews - The San Diego Union-Tribune – May 15 - A San Diego plan to address the city’s housing crisis in a more holistic way by creating vibrant and...more

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California Ballot Guide 2018: Propositions 1-4

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Fall is officially here. It’s time to start thinking about mid-term elections and how to vote on various California ballot measures November 6, 2018. Since many of these may become law and affect both our business and...more

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New Water Supply Planning Laws Affecting CEQA Projects Now in Effect

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New California legislation affecting the required water supply analyses that must be made for certain projects subject to CEQA (SB 1262) was signed into law by Governor Brown last fall, and is now effective as of January 1,...more

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New California Law Amends Water Supply Planning Laws

Water Supply Sufficiency Analyses Must Consider Groundwater Sustainability - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1262 into law, representing an initial attempt to incorporate groundwater management requirements under...more

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Fourth District Addresses CEQA Baseline Issues In Partially Published Opinion Upholding EIR For Carlsbad Shopping Mall Renovation

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In an opinion filed September 10, and later ordered partially published on October 9, 2015, the Court of Appeal affirmed the substance of a judgment upholding an EIR for a regional shopping center renovation project in...more

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Groundwater Basin Boundaries and Priorities Will Impose New Management Challenges on Local Agencies

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The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, requires that the Department of Water Resources categorize each of California’s 515 alluvial groundwater basins and subbasins as high, medium, low, or...more

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Governor's Office of Planning & Research Seeks Input to Improve California's Groundwater Management

BB&K to Provide Input to the State on Groundwater Management - The Office of Planning & Research (OPR) is seeking stakeholder input on actions to improve groundwater management in California, consistent with the...more

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