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San Gabriel Mountains National Monument project gets boost to improve access and water quality
News What you need to know: A $3.5 million federal grant will fund cleanup efforts at the recently expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to improve access to the site and enhance water quality on the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, a key Southern...
Expanded Salton Sea restoration project breaks ground
News What you need to know: The state today broke ground on a project that expands ongoing restoration work at the Salton Sea to improve conditions for wildlife and surrounding communities. Most recently, $175 million in federal funding was made available to...
California exceeds another clean energy milestone
News What you need to know: California's battery storage capacity has surged by more than 3,000 MW in the last six months alone, now exceeding 13,000 MW total — a 30% increase as the state endured its hottest summer on record. SACRAMENTO – California's battery...
CHP retail crime task force recovers more than $8 million in stolen goods
News What you need to know: In September, California’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force continued its high rates of enforcement and is already well on its way to surpassing enforcement totals for all of 2023. This year, the task force has conducted 621 investigations...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.14.24
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Joe Shea, of Los Angeles, has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Salton Sea Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency. Shea has served in several positions at the Office of...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to prevent gas price spikes and save Californians money
News What you need to know: New measure will help prevent price spikes that cost Californians upwards of $2 billion last year, giving the state more tools to require that petroleum refiners backfill supplies and plan ahead for maintenance. SACRAMENTO – Today,...
Governor Newsom proclaims Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring October 14, 2024, as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below:PROCLAMATIONFor the sixth year in a row, California proclaims today as Indigenous...
The California Weekly
News Welcome to The California Weekly, your Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements you might have missed. News you might have missed1. BOOSTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONThe state is awarding $206 million in NEW funding to expand clean bus and rail...
Court shuts down industry attempt to block enforcement of California’s hemp regulations
News What you need to know: A court has rejected a legal maneuver to stop enforcement of California’s emergency regulations banning THC-containing hemp products that harm the public, especially children. The ban remains in effect after the court affirmed that the...
State law enforcement operation in Bakersfield leads to more than 1,600 arrests since April
News Includes arrest of a suspect with an arsenal of illegal firearms What you need to know: The ongoing enforcement collaboration between the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement in Bakersfield continues to produce results. The collaborative effort has...
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