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Trump administration backs away from fight over California's power to set automobile emission standards -
Los Angeles Times -
Jun 15 -
The Trump administration is backing off its...more
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With standards relaxed, water use on the rise throughout California -
Sacramento Bee -
Oct 5 -
Californians continued to backslide on water conservation during the hottest...more
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Most California water agencies choose zero as conservation target
San Jose Mercury News - Aug 17 -
Governor Jerry Brown's administration two months ago dropped all mandatory water...more
8/22/2016
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South Coast AQMD plan would fight smog mainly through incentives, not rules -
Los Angeles Times - Jun 30 -
The South Coast Air Quality Management District's draft Air Quality...more
7/11/2016
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Judge invalidates long-fought Delta management plan
Sacramento Bee -
Jun 24 -
In a decision that could delay or complicate Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to build two huge...more
7/5/2016
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Supreme Court rejects new challenge to EPA’s air pollution rule -
The Hill - Jun 13 -
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a third request from a group of states to...more
6/20/2016
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Appellate court temporarily blocks Delta island sale -
Sacramento Bee - Jun 7 -
The California Third District Court of Appeal on Tuesday granted a temporary stay blocking...more
6/13/2016
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Metropolitan Water District signs deal to buy Delta islands for $175 million -
Sacramento Bee - Apr 11 -
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) signed a...more
Environmental and Policy Focus -
Community and environmental groups sue South Coast Air District over rules adoption -
Los Angeles Times - Mar 9 -
Community groups and environmentalists filed suit this week...more
3/14/2016
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Forest Service ,
Groundwater Management Plan ,
High-Speed Rail ,
Land Owners ,
Power Plants ,
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California Supreme Court rejects mandatory "reverse CEQA" analysis
Allen Matkins -
Dec 18 - The California Supreme Court issued its long awaited opinion yesterday in California...more
12/22/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus:
California high court deals blow to Newhall Ranch development project in Los Angeles County -
KPCC:
- Nov 30 The California Supreme Court on Monday rejected the environmental...more
12/7/2015
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CA Supreme Court ,
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Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Nationwide stay of EPA/Army Corps "Waters of the U.S." rule issued by Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals: Allen Matkins - Oct 9:
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a nationwide...more
10/12/2015
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California Coastal Commission ,
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Royal Dutch Shell suspends Arctic drilling indefinitely: Washington Post - Sep 28:
Royal Dutch Shell announced early on September 28, 2015 that it will indefinitely suspend its Arctic...more
10/5/2015
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Refineries ,
Repairs ,
Shell Oil ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Volkswagen
Environmental and Policy Focus - Volkswagen says 11 million cars may be involved in emissions scandal; probes multiply: Reuters - Sep 23:
Volkswagen AG said a scandal over falsified U.S. vehicle emission tests could...more
9/28/2015
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Volkswagen ,
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Environmental and Policy Focus - United States, China sign landmark climate change declaration at Los Angeles summit: Courthouse News - Sep 15:
U.S. and Chinese leaders on Tuesday signed a landmark declaration on climate...more
9/21/2015
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China ,
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Gov. Brown and Democratic legislators drop plan for 50 percent cut in petroleum use in state: New York Times - Sep 9 -
Gov. Jerry Brown and Senate Democrats abandoned a proposal for a 50...more
9/14/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus: Coastkeeper's suit against water agency dismissed - San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 31:
A San Diego superior court judge ruled against an environmental group on July 30, rejecting its...more
8/10/2015
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Obama Administration ,
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San Diego ,
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Water Rights ,
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Coastal California residents using far less water: Associated Press - Nov 4:
Residents in coastal communities use far less water than their inland counterparts, but still find ways to...more
Environmental and Policy Focus: Long-term money a big boost for California's high-speed rail - Contra Costa Times - Jun 17:
Gov. Jerry Brown scored a win for California's $68 billion high-speed rail project by...more
Environmental and Policy Focus: U.S. officials cut estimate of recoverable Monterey Shale oil by 96% - Los Angeles Times - May 23:
Federal energy authorities have slashed by 96 percent the estimated amount of...more
5/28/2014
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Environmental and Policy Focus - California lawmakers pass $687 billion drought plan -- San Francisco CBS Local - Feb 27:
California lawmakers have passed a $687 million plan to provide immediate relief to...more
Environmental and Policy Focus - Sens. Feinstein, Boxer propose emergency drought legislation: SFGate - Feb 13:
Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer proposed emergency drought legislation Tuesday ahead of President...more
Environmental and Policy Focus: Ninth Circuit debates application of dormant Commerce Clause - CourtHouse News - Jan 22:
A Ninth Circuit appellate panel’s rejection of a challenge to the “life-cycle analysis” approach...more
Gov. Brown wants to use cap-and-trade fees to fund high speed rail project - Insurance For Less - Jan 8:
Gov. Jerry Brown announced plans to provide new funding for California’s high speed rail project from corporate...more
1/14/2014
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Environmental and Policy Focus - California Court Upholds State's Authority to Sell Carbon Allowances at Auction: Reuter's - Nov 14 --
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) can sell carbon emission allowances at...more