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California’s Very Good Climate Week
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California racked up a series of big climate wins this week, including new technology that cuts emissions from making cement and groundbreaking a clean energy project in tribal communities. SACRAMENTO – This was a very good week for the climate...
Governor Newsom Commends Biden’s Border Funding, Slams Congressional Republicans
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of grant funding to address humanitarian and security efforts at the southern border: “Let's be clear: President Biden is doing all he can to fund...
Did You Get Your April Utility Bill Credits? Here’s How to Check.
SACRAMENTO – Millions of Californians are getting an average of $146 in combined credits on their April gas and electric bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit funded by the state’s cap-and-trade program. Did you get yours? Check your Climate Credit here....
Solar Microgrid Breaks Ground in Northern California Tribal Community
Project is funded by $32 million state grant, one of the largest to benefit a California Native American tribe WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A cutting-edge microgrid project funded by the state will support energy sovereignty and sustainable economic growth for the Paskenta...
Newsom Administration Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Pacific Fishery Management Council unanimously recommended a full closure of the ocean salmon season for the second consecutive year. The Newsom Administration is requesting another Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration to financially support...
California Seizes Illegal Cannabis Products Worth $53 Million in Just 3 Months
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: In the first quarter of 2024, the Governor's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce seized over $53 million in illegal cannabis products. Authorities seized nearly 32,000 pounds of unlicensed cannabis and eradicated 54,000 illegal plants during...