The carpenters' union's stance broke from the powerful Building and Construction Trades Council, which has opposed nearly all ...

This story is part of California Voices, a commentary forum aiming to broaden our understanding of the state and spotlight Californians directly impacted by policy or its absence. Jerry Brown once ...

Despite only 0.75% of global emissions, California's fuel demands, refinery shutdowns, and foreign oil reliance pose serious ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed what he calls “historic legislation” to reform CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act. The San Francisco Democrat hailed “a belief in abundance ...

The budget trailer bills shaking up CEQA don’t kill the statute completely, but they make housing projects a whole lot easier.

Have you noticed the propensity for many legislative programs to fail to meet intended goals? Laws are passed with stated ...

The changes in federal tax incentives could affect the feasibility of new solar and wind projects as the state is counting on them to provide more electricity for Californians. A state law requires ...

The passage of these essential reforms are the opening act in the movement for a sustainable California that builds and ...

The need for housing across California, especially here on the Central Coast, is well-documented and state leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, are trying to do something about it. The California ...

The California Environmental Quality Act is intended to inform government decision-makers and the public about the potential ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom sidestepped a lengthy political battle when he signed sweeping changes recently to the California ...

The changes to the California Environmental Quality Act could greatly speed up the issuance of building permits.