Environmental News
Newsom announces hatchery upgrades as he promotes salmon-killing Delta Tunnel, Sites Reservoir
Under his watch, Gavin Newsom has overseen the worst-ever collapse of salmon and Delta fish populations in the history of the state.
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Environmental news with a special focus on the California Delta and the proposed tunnel project. Special reporting by Dan Bacher
Environmental News
Minimal New Oil Well Permits in Q1 2025, But Kern Co. Pipeline Bills Threaten Climate Progress
Over the past two years, California has moved away from rubber-stamping oil and gas drilling permits. But Kern County is now seeking to sidestep individual environmental reviews.
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Big Oil spends over $9 million in first quarter of 2025 to fight Climate Superfund Act, other bills
As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association, the most powerful corporate lobbying group in California, spent more
Politics & Government
State Water Board Under Gavin Newsom Silent on ICE Access to Public Meetings
“The memo informs department managers that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are permitted to operate in designated public areas of state buildings
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House Republicans Pass Bill to Repeal Endangered Species Listing for Longfin Smelt
Three Democrats, including Jim Costa and Adam Gray from California, voted for the resolution
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Vote on Climate Superfund Bill Postponed in California Senate Judiciary Committee
The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would require the largest fossil fuel corporations to pay for the climate devastation
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Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards receptions for journalists as study reveals $38 trillion in climate damage
In 2023 and 2024, the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)sponsored dinners and awards receptions for journalists.
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California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Passes First Assembly Committee
The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would require the largest fossil fuel corporations to pay for the climate devastation
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Court Blocks Delta Tunnel Drilling Once Again
The petitioners – the San Francisco Baykeeper, Restore the Delta, Delta counties and agencies, among others – vigorously opposed DWR’s motion.
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Salmon and Water Groups Respond to Closure of California Commercial Salmon Fishing for Third Year
“This marks the third year in a row of no commercial fishing allocation in California and the state’s first recreational salmon season since 2022.”
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CA Commercial Salmon Fishing Closed for Third Year, Very Limited Sport Season Allowed
The testimony of DWR engineer Amardeep Singh states that the DCP will increase water deliveries from the Delta by 22%.
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Fridays for Future Rallies at Capitol in Support of Make Polluters Pay Superfund Bill
This bill would make the biggest fossil fuel polluters pay their fair share for the climate destruction they’ve caused - rather than leaving taxpayers to cover the cost.