California Environmental Quality Act

Governor Newsom Declares Preemptive State Of Emergency Over Wildfire Prevention Projects

March 3, 2025 4:45 pmMarch 3, 2025 5:11 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a new state of emergency over the weekend, with the proclamation set to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfire ahead of peak fire season. According to the state of emergency, several environmental regulations, including the...

Asm. DeMaio to Introduce CA Insurance Reform and Rate Stabilization Initiative

February 13, 2025 12:26 pmFebruary 13, 2025 12:26 pm

The Globe has written many articles about California’s insurance crisis, and has published op-eds from insurance experts explaining how the state got into this mess, and what needs to be done. In June, former State Senator Ted Gaines reported on...

Ringside: Twelve Scarcity Enabling Laws to Scrap

February 13, 2025 7:30 amFebruary 13, 2025 7:31 am

Last week, as a representative of the California Policy Center, I had the opportunity to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee at a hearing on the topic of “California Fires and the Consequences of Overregulation.” While my remarks...

End Times: Why it is Crucial for the Senate to Confirm RFK Jr.

January 31, 2025 10:05 amJanuary 31, 2025 10:05 am

And you shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free. ~Jesus, John 8:32 This article is a paradox. Its theme is pestilence (Covid-19), fire and brimstone (burning down of LA), floods (North Carolina), illegal aliens, drug and...

Ringside: The Fire Next Time

January 16, 2025 11:43 amJanuary 16, 2025 11:43 am

Given our mission to review and recommend water and energy policies and projects, it would be negligent to ignore the horrific firestorms that have torn through Los Angeles County. And before beginning, we must acknowledge that no amount of preparation...

California Insurance Crisis: Homeowners Getting Insured Right Out of Their Homes

September 17, 2024 7:11 amSeptember 17, 2024 3:55 pm

In the late 1970’s Californians were being taxed out of their homes. Grandmas could not pay the escalating property tax bills on long-held family homes, and defaulted or were forced to sell. Thus, Proposition 13 was passed by voters and...

Golden State Insurance Crisis: Californians Getting Insured Right Out of Their Homes

July 18, 2024 2:55 amJuly 18, 2024 6:56 pm

California is in the throes of a self-imposed insurance crisis. And the state doesn’t seem to be addressing this crisis with any sense of urgency. The Globe recently spoke with a couple who shared that the condominium complex in which...