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California Leaders Applaud BLM Rule to Protect Local Areas

LOS ANGELES â€“ After prioritizing extractive industries for the past 40 years, today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its final “Public Lands Rule” to balance and uphold its â€¦

New Bill Signals Growing Momentum to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. — Today, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced legislation to designate Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert and protect lands adjacent to Joshua Tree National…

Sierra Club vs. Coke – Judge rules lawsuit will proceed

SAN FRANCISCO — The fight to hold Coca-Cola accountable for misleading consumers will continue thanks to a district court judge's ruling on Monday. Judge Donato denied Coca-Cola’s attempt to dismiss…

California Public Utilities Commission Proposes Three Tiers of Income-Based Fixed Charges For Electric Bills

SAN FRANCISCO – Yesterday, the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) issued a Proposed Decision that would implement monthly fixed electric charges as follows:CARE Households – ~$6 – This…

California Court Rules Kern County Oil, Gas Permitting Scheme Illegal

FRESNO, Calif.— A California appeals court ruled unanimously today that Kern County violated the law by using a flawed environmental review for its local oil and gas ordinance designed to fast-track…

CPUC votes to reduce power sector emissions to 25 MMT by 2035

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted today to approve its latest Preferred System Plan (PSP), setting a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to…

Environmental Groups, SCAQMD Reach Settlement to Adopt Rule that Could Financially Penalize Major Polluters

LOS ANGELES — In a major win for polluter accountability, a legal settlement announced today will require the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to adopt a rule that could fine…

Pipeline leaks crude oil and closes roads in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A burst pipeline at the intersection of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road has been leaking crude oil for days, prompting an investigation by the Bakersfield Fire Department…

Developers given green light to proceed with plans for controversial Oakland coal terminal

OAKLAND, Calif. — Alameda County Superior Court Judge NoĂ«l Wise issued a final judgment today granting the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (OBOT) permission to resume efforts to build…

Groundbreaking Electrification Program Rejected

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Building Electrification proposal today, dealing a major blow to the state’s…