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Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said California will defend the federal law and is exploring its legal options, and the state's own Endangered...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, has challenged federal efforts in January to shift...
State lawmakers are returning to Sacramento today for the final month of session, which ends on Aug. 31. In the next few weeks, Democratic legislative leaders will attempt to hammer out deals between themselves, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other stakeholders on bills related to climate policy, speeding up urban development, wildfires and more, write CalMatters’ […]
Lawmakers could tackle climate money, wildfires and California Forever before they adjourn for the year and hit the campaign trail.
Changes to the state’s cap-and-invest program could leave billions of dollars less for housing, transit or high-speed rail — forcing lawmakers to make tough spending choices.
Sunday's interactive event will feature Assemblymember Ash Kalra and local advocates pushing to shift the financial burden of climate change from...
The Trust for Public Land has endorsed the Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act, which Sen. Alex Padilla (D- CA) announced with input from...
Senate Bill 54 aims to reduce packaging waste and ensure that waste is recycled in the state.
In the final weeks of the legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers will consider high-stakes decisions on energy and the environment.
Change allows habitat destruction and has drawn a federal lawsuit and consternation from state officials as well as concerns from more surprising corners.
Environmental groups want Board of Environmental Safety member Rhys Williams to resign over ties to a lobbying firm — the latest Newsom aide to land a plum state board seat.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.
