Advisory Committee Formed to Advance Climate-Smart Biomass in Capital Region
The Working Lands Biomass Utilization Advisory Committee has been launched to accelerate climate-smart biomass solutions across the eight-county Capital Region,... Read more.
As Federal Climate Rules Are Rolled Back, California Advances Corporate Emissions Disclosure Law
California regulators have approved a first-in-the-nation corporate climate disclosure law requiring billion-dollar companies to publicly report their greenhouse... Read more.
March Tip-Off: When Investigative Journalism Matters Now More Than Ever
The Vanguard News Group is hosting a Tip-Off Fundraiser on March 19 to support investigative journalism and strengthen the local free press, featuring a presentation... Read more.
Campaign Releases Poll Showing Majority Support for Village Farms Measure V
A survey released by the Village Farms project team found that 61% of likely Davis voters would vote "Yes" on Measure V, which will appear on the June 2 ballot,... Read more.
Davis Judicial Candidate Announces Endorsements from Judges and Elected Officials
Ryan Davis, a court commissioner in Yolo County, has received endorsements from over 50 current and retired members of the California judiciary, as well as support... Read more.
District Attorney Clears Antioch Police in Fatal Shooting of Knife-Wielding Man
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office released a report concluding that Antioch police officers acted in lawful self-defense and defense of others in... Read more.
HUD Faces Backlash over Plan to Repeal Key Anti-Discrimination Regulation
A coalition of 174 civil rights and housing organizations, joined by the California Civil Rights Department, has called on HUD to abandon a proposed rule that would... Read more.
Berkeley Orders Closure of Homeless Encampment Amid Leptospirosis Concerns
The City of Berkeley has ordered the closure of an encampment in West Berkeley due to public health concerns related to leptospirosis, prompting criticism from advocates... Read more.
New California Bill Aims to Stabilize Low-Income Housing Market
State Sen. Anna M. Caballero has introduced Senate Bill 1091 to create a statewide program to acquire and preserve existing affordable housing for low-income Californians,... Read more.
New Legislation Aims to Protect Federally Assisted Tenants in California
The National Housing Law Project has praised the introduction of AB 2128, legislation designed to protect federally assisted tenants and local housing providers... Read more.