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California Leaders Applaud BLM Rule to Protect Local Areas

LOS ANGELES – 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 multiple-use…

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 a…

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

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

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…