On January 14, 2026, a California Court of Appeal upheld the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified by the City of American Canyon (American Canyon) and the accompanying water supply assessment (WSA) in City of Vallejo...more
3/10/2026
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Urban Planning & Development ,
Water Rights ,
Water Supplies
California water right holders have until January 31, 2026 to electronically file their annual water use and diversion reports to the State Water Resources Control Board’s new California Water Accounting, Tracking, and...more
1/21/2026
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California stands at a pivotal juncture in 2025, confronting an array of environmental and housing challenges. As usual, the California State Legislature is considering numerous strategies to address these issues. This year’s...more
6/24/2025
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Housing Developers ,
Housing Market ,
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Natural Disasters ,
Natural Resources ,
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Real Estate Development ,
Sackett v EPA ,
Water Conservation ,
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The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by a turbulent transition between presidential administrations as indicated by regulatory course reversals, and clean energy regulations have been no exception. On January 20, 2025,...more
6/23/2025
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