LOS ANGELES — Southern California air quality regulators on Friday were considering a rule that would curb diesel emissions from thousands of trucks that ferry goods from the growing number of massive warehouses in the region run by Amazon and other companies. Areas around the facilities have weathered increased pollution...
Heatwave, Rabid Bats, COVID, Smoky Air, Flex Alert. What’s Next for Fresno?
Today defines what it means to be Fresno Strong. The heatwave continues, electricity conservation is a must, the air is smoky, and there's a rabid bat warning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wednesday's high temperature is expected to be 107 degrees, and an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect. Though the...
Ending Fresno CC Free Bus Program Shouldn't Be an Option
Fresno City College's popular free student bus program must be saved. And I expect that it will be saved — if everyone puts a little skin and leadership into the game. The program, which began as a pilot for the fall 2017 semester, benefits students, our community, and the Valley's...
23 States Sue Trump to Keep California's Auto Emission Rules
SACRAMENTO — California and 22 other states sued Friday to stop the Trump administration from revoking the authority of the nation's most populous state to set emission standards for cars and trucks. Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a day after it issued a regulation...
California Promises Fight to Keep Auto Emission Authority
SACRAMENTO — Preparing for a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration about how much pollution to allow from cars, California regulators on Thursday said they were considering cracking down on other emissions to make up for any impacts on air quality. The Trump administration on Thursday officially revoked California's...
Commission Keeps Oceano Dunes Open to Off-Roaders For Now
Oceano Dunes on California’s central coast will remain open to off-road vehicles for at least another year. After several hours of often emotional testimony, the California Coastal Commission voted to reject staff recommendations to phase out off-roading at the state recreational area. Instead, commissioners gave the California Department of Parks...
Legislature Must Act to Protect Environment From Trump’s Assaults
California is facing an unprecedented and reckless assault by the federal government on our water quality, air quality, worker safety, fish and wildlife, and public lands. Existing federal protections in those areas keep California a special place and keep Californians healthy. But those protections are threatened. Our state government is...
Don’t Leave California’s Climate Goals Stuck in Traffic
Remember the last time you were stuck in traffic, and you were late for something really important? Well, that’s where California’s climate goals are without the completion of our high-speed rail project designed to alleviate California’s traffic congestion and the resulting air quality effects. Having built most of California’s utility-scale...
Even WWE Champ Daniel Bryan Says Hell No to Fresno's Air Quality
WWE champion Daniel Bryan loves the environment. At least that's his gimmick. That’s why his appearance in Fresno on Tuesday (Dec. 18) may have been tough for him. He had no problem letting fans know the city’s air is some of the worst in the state. Daniel Bryan, the Environmental...
We're Working Hard to Improve Valley Air Quality: Air District Director
Growing up in this great Valley and working for nearly 20 years with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District to improve our air quality, I have gained a deep appreciation for the ingenuity, effort, and investment that we as a region have made to improve the quality of life...