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California is On Fire Again and it was Preventable

September 8, 2020 2:45 amSeptember 8, 2020 4:01 pm

For decades, traditional forest management was scientific and successful, until ideological, preservationist zealots wormed their way into government and began the 40-year overhaul of sound federal forest management through abuse of the Endangered Species Act and the no-use movement. California...

Lawmakers Kill $3.5 Billion Wildfire And Climate Change Bill

August 31, 2020 5:52 pm

On Sunday, a bill that would have raised $3.5 billion in wildfire and climate change projects by extending utility fees, as well as establish funds to pay for expenditure plans, was halted by Lawmakers only 5 days after being introduced...

California Air Resources Board

August 11, 2020 6:23 amAugust 11, 2020 6:27 am

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has a number of roles, including protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution, and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. From requirements for clean cars and fuels to adopting...

Controversial Bill To Protect More CA Land Faces Upcoming Vote

July 25, 2020 7:51 amJuly 25, 2020 7:55 am

Earlier this week, a controversial bill that would create a policy to protect 30% of California’s lands and oceans was re-referred to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, signaling bill movement for when the session resumes next week. 30%...

Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

July 17, 2020 8:15 amJuly 17, 2020 8:06 am

An important entity within the Governor’s Office is the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), which plays multiple roles in California state government. It is established in the California Government Code, Chapter 1.5, which sets forth Sections 65025 through 65059.3....

Jane Fonda Hosts First California ‘Fire Drill Fridays Rally’ at Los Angeles City Hall

February 7, 2020 2:18 pmFebruary 10, 2020 7:53 am

Fire Drill Fridays, the large series of climate change rallies led by Actress and Activist Jane Fonda, came to California for the first time on Friday with a rally held outside of Los Angeles City Hall. Fire Drill Fridays in...

Michael Bloomberg Calls California a ‘Model’ for the Rest of the Country

January 7, 2020 2:32 pmFebruary 11, 2020 11:52 am

At a press conference in Los Angeles on Monday, former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg announced that California would serve as a model for running the country should he become president. “I think that California...