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California sues Trump Administration for auto emissions data -
San Francisco Chronicle - April 5 -
The California Air Resources Board sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway...more
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Rejecting California's right to set fuel efficiency standards, Trump administration to freeze standards nationwide -
THE WASHINGTON POST - Jul 24 Trump administration officials are preparing to issue a proposal...more
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State agency drops objection to city rules on waterfront development -
SFGate - Feb 21 Under a settlement announced Wednesday, the California State Lands Commission (SLC), which governs much of the state’s...more
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U.S. and Mexico reach deal to conserve Colorado River water -
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Sep 27 -
The United States and Mexico unveiled a nine-year agreement Wednesday to preserve the...more
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Trump signs executive order to expand drilling off America’s coasts -
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Apr 28 -
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that aims to expand offshore...more
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California extends emergency drought regulations despite heavy rain and snow -
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Feb 8 -
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on...more
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Clean Water Act jurisdictional dispute -
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Jan 13 -
The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to resolve a dispute over which court should...more
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Governor Brown signs into law two landmark climate bills -
San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 8 -
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed SB32, the nation’s toughest climate law,...more
9/12/2016
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Some emergency drought rules might be eased -
Los Angeles Times - May 9 -
Governor Jerry Brown and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on Monday laid out a revised...more
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Lawsuit claims Delta fish harmed by relaxed water standards -
Modesto Bee - Apr 25 -
Relaxed water quality standards during the drought have harmed salmon, smelt, and other fish...more
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Marin assemblymember proposes Australian water trading market approach to address drought -
Marin Independent Journal - Feb 29 State Assemblymember Marc Levine, D-Marin County, has...more
3/7/2016
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California extends mandatory water cuts despite growing snowpack -
Sacramento Bee - Feb 2 -
California’s drought regulators agreed Tuesday to extend water conservation mandates...more
2/8/2016
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SoCal Gas Co. expects to cap Porter Ranch gas leak ahead of schedule -
CBS Los Angeles - Jan 19 An ongoing natural gas leak that has affected residents in the Porter Ranch-area...more
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U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether landowners can challenge federal Water Act jurisdiction through pre-enforcement review -
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- Dec 11 The U.S. Supreme Court on...more
12/15/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus: San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board amends regional MS4 permit to provide alternate compliance: Allen Matkin - Nov 19:
On Wednesday afternoon, the San Diego Regional Water...more
11/23/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Senate votes to block EPA’s clean water rule: The Hill - Nov 4::
The U.S. Senate approved a bill Wednesday to block the Obama administration’s new regulation defining federal authority...more
11/6/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Exide cleanup: Los Angeles County approves $2 million to facilitate lead removal at homes: Los Angeles Times - Oct 27:
Los Angeles County supervisors, frustrated by what they say is a...more
11/2/2015
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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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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 - North Dakota federal court limits injunction as to “Waters of the U.S.” rule to 13 states: The Hill - Sep 4 -
A federal judge today declined to extend his order enjoining application of...more
9/8/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Federal judge in South Dakota issues eleventh-hour order blocking implementation of EPA/COE’s new definition of 'waters of the United States': The Hill - Aug 27:
A federal judge in North...more
8/31/2015
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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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Environmental and Policy Focus - California State Water Board seeks fines from local water district for alleged drought-related violations: Sacramento Bee - Jul 20 -
State drought regulators went on the offensive against...more
7/27/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus - Water rights ruling a setback for California drought regulators: Sacramento Bee - Jul 10:
In a significant ruling that could hinder California's ability to order water cutbacks, a judge...more
7/20/2015
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Environmental and Policy Focus - California Approves Drought Curb on Sacramento River Flows - Sacramento Bee - Jul 8:
California regulators gave final approval on Tuesday to a controversial drought plan to restrict the...more
7/13/2015
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