The U.C. Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center has published a detailed analysis of one of the most controversial initiative measures facing California voters on the November 6, 2018 general election ballot: Proposition 3…
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In an age when mass incarceration and public safety are discussed nationwide, California’s attorney general — a position up for election on this November’s ballot — will shape the state’s approach to criminal justice…
Court order represents a major victory for clean air in the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding national parks including Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon…
The California Air Resources Board approved a $483 million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects…
Huron is a small town in the heart of the Central Valley. That’s literal–ten miles or so south and east of Harris Ranch, it’s about the halfway point for drivers making the trek between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. But culturally and economically, Huron is about as far from the touristic setting of Harris Ranch as you can get…
It’s been only two years since a devastating drought hit our state, forcing many Bay Area residents to ration their water use, and endangering wildlife that depends on flowing streams and healthy wetlands…
The Trump administration’s plans to weaken vehicle and power plant emissions rules could soon become reality…
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control district is providing millions to help growers buy newer, cleaner running tractors…
You know how newer cars are rated to drive a certain number of miles per gallon of fuel? That number is regulated by the federal government. Since 1978, the U.S. has required that cars achieve steadily better fuel economy…
Call it a Christmas tree or a candy shop, Proposition 3 has a nice gift for almost everyone, especially eastern San Joaquin Valley farmers…