Aug 15, 2018 | Climate Change
It’s not just warmer oceans — sea level rise, droughts and floods all play a role in worsening toxic algal blooms. Source: How climate change is making ‘red tide’ algal blooms even worse – The Washington Post
Aug 15, 2018 | Local Gov News
The Los Angeles Police Commission is expected to approve new rules requiring officers who have shot someone to wait at least 14 days before returning to the field. This was the first time the civilian panel has addressed the waiting period, after previously requiring psychological counseling. Source: Under new policy, LAPD officers who shoot someone […]
Aug 15, 2018 | Coastal Commission News
Recently, a number of people have come out in opposition to a settlement reached between Hollister Ranch and the State of California over public access claims. This opposition is largely based on a misunderstanding of the case that gave rise to the settlement and potential resolutions to the litigation. Source: Beverly Boise-Cossart: Court Settlement a Good-Faith Resolution […]
Aug 15, 2018 | Water News
The water storage funding that was recently approved will go a long way in addressing the future water needs of communities throughout California. Multiple years of discussion finally culminated in the California Water Commission’s decision to spend $2.5 billion dollars on eight water storage projects. Source: Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the […]
Aug 14, 2018 | Coastal News
At least 65 California cities and counties have taken action opposing new fossil fuel leasing in the Pacific Ocean since President Trump proposed a massive expansion of drilling in federal waters last year. That ongoing campaign now represents communities with 21.3 million Californians — more than half the state’s population. Source: 65 California Cities, Counties […]
Aug 14, 2018 | State Gov News
Advocates today submitted signatures to qualify a 2020 ballot initiative that would generate tens of billions of dollars for local and state governments by undoing part of California’s landmark Prop. 13. Source: Prop. 13 could be partly undone in 2020—here’s what you should know | CALmatters
Aug 14, 2018 | Local Gov News
Local measures will be on the ballot in 11 Inland cities. Source: Pot, sales taxes among the ballot measures going before voters in Inland cities – Press Enterprise
Aug 14, 2018 | Coastal Commission News
Find a shore, riverbank, or other waterside spot to de-litter during the huge volunteer effort. Source: California Coastal Cleanup Day: Register Now – NBC Southern California
