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EPA moves toward rewriting Obama water rule -
THE HILL - Jun 15 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers on Friday sent their proposal to redefine “Waters of the United...more
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Nestlé to temporarily stop drawing water from San Bernardino National Forest -
COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - Jun 6 A coalition of environmental groups, including The Center for Biological Diversity, agreed to a...more
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Governor Brown approves permanent water restrictions -
THE SACRAMENTO BEE - May 31 -
Governor Jerry Brown signed a pair of bills Thursday to set permanent overall targets for indoor and outdoor water...more
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EPA Region 9 Administrator position reportedly to be filled by lawyer -
THE HILL - Apr 30 Michael Stoker, a former Republican Santa Barbara County supervisor and agriculture attorney, will soon be appointed...more
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Supreme Court moves closer to taking Martins Beach case -
THE MERCURY NEWS - Apr 24 In the first sign that the U.S. Supreme Court might hear an appeal regarding a private property owner’s attempt to block the...more
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Climate lawsuits, once limited to the coasts, jump inland -
THE NEW YORK TIMES - Apr 18 Until recently, communities suing fossil fuel companies over the costs of climate change have been located on the coasts:...more
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EPA to roll back car emissions standards, handing automakers a big win -
THE WASHINGTON POST - Apr 2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday that he would revoke...more
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EPA’s Pruitt says California cannot dictate nation’s auto emissions standards -
THE WASHINGTON POST - Mar 13 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt said in an interview Tuesday...more
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U.S. Supreme Court lets stand EPA's permit exemption for water transfers -
Reuters - Feb 26 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously declined to review a challenge led by states and environmental groups to a...more
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Cost of officially downsized Delta tunnel plan still exceeds currently pledged funds -
Sacramento Bee - Feb 9 The troubled Delta tunnels project was officially downsized Wednesday, as Governor Brown’s...more
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EPA suspends Obama-era definition of “Waters of the United States” -
The New York Times - Feb 2 The Trump administration on Wednesday formally suspended for two years a major Obama-era clean water regulation,...more
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U.S. EPA officials are leaving in droves -
The New York Times - Dec 22 More than 700 employees have left the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since President Trump took office, a wave of departures...more
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Trump administration halts study of offshore oil inspections -
ABC News - Dec 21 The Trump administration has halted an independent scientific study of offshore oil inspections by the Bureau of Safety and...more
Lawsuit challenges President’s authority to shrink Bears Ears National Monument -
The Salt Lake Tribune - Dec 7 A coalition of American Indian tribes, recreation interests including the outdoor clothing manufacturer...more
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Court invalidates South Coast Air District ozone rule -
Los Angeles Times -
Nov 8 -
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ruled that the South Coast Air Quality Management District board violated...more
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White House receives recommendations that could open national marine sanctuaries to oil drilling -
San Jose Mercury News - Oct 27 Six months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at...more
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Interior Department clarifies, says it will continue to work on Delta tunnels project -
Los Angeles Times - Oct 25 The Department of the Interior (DOI) confirmed Wednesday it would continue to work with the...more
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Santa Clara Valley Water District rejects twin Delta tunnels plan, endorsing smaller version instead -
San Jose Mercury News -
Oct 17 -
In a landmark vote closely watched across California, the Santa Clara Valley...more
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approves Delta tunnels project -
Sacramento Bee -
Oct 10 -
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) on Tuesday committed...more
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Key legislative vote could force tech billionaire to sell public route to beach -
San Jose Mercury News -
Aug 30 -
Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering a bill that could clear...more
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California attorney general sues EPA over records on administrator -
Washington Post -
Aug 11 -
California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the U.S. Environmental Protection...more
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New California law gives air quality officials power to quickly shut down industrial operations -
Los Angeles Times -
Aug 7 -
Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed legislation,...more
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Reversing course, EPA will not delay an Obama ozone rule -
Washington Post -
Aug 3 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reversed its effort to delay Obama...more
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California Supreme Court ruling bolsters bullet train foes -
ABC News -
Jul 27 -
Federal law does not completely preempt application of California’s strict environmental...more
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California Legislature extends state's cap-and-trade program in rare bipartisan effort to address climate change -
Los Angeles Times -
Jul 17 -
California lawmakers voted Monday...more