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California Increases Cannabis Excise Tax to Restore Funding for Youth and Environmental Programs

Wednesday, May 14

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has announced an increase in the Cannabis Excise Tax from 15 percent to 19 percent, effective July 1. This adjustment is part of the "AB 195 Compromise," which eliminated the voter-enacted Cannabis Cultivation Tax. The change... Read More.

Join Feather River College for an Exciting Recruitment Adventure Weekend in Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Studies

Friday, April 25

Feather River College announces that the environmental studies and outdoor recreation leadership programs invite prospective students to attend Recruitment Adventure Days May 2 through 4. Participants can earn a unit of college credit and enjoy FRC’s unique offerings through a weekend of rock climbing,... Read More.

Sand Mountain Recreation Area Faces Rising Visitor Safety Concerns and Environmental Challenges

Wednesday, April 16

Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located approximately 25 miles east of Fallon, has seen an increase in recreationist's during holiday weekends. Within the last few years, Sand Mountain visitation during Easter weekend has increased to approximately 2,500 visitors.The increase in visitation has created human health... Read More.

Modoc County Board Advances Infrastructure, Health, and Environmental Initiatives in March Meetings

Thursday, March 27

In two meetings held on March 11 and March 25, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors addressed various county business matters, including property transfers, emergency declarations, infrastructure updates, and interagency agreements.During the March 11 meeting, the Board approved transferring vehicles and equipment from... Read More.

Ivanpah Solar Plant Faces Partial Shutdown Amid Environmental and Economic Challenges

Monday, February 10

The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, located in the Mojave Desert near Primm, Nevada, is set to partially shut down, according to its operators, Solar Partners. The plant, which cost $2.2 billion, primarily supplied power to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California... Read More.

Californias Shift Toward Balanced Environmental Policies Spurs Optimism

Wednesday, January 15

Doug LaMalfa comments on CARB's withdrawal of its Clean Air Act waiver is a rare but welcome move. Getting rid of these burdensome regulations is a win for our trucking and train industries, which have faced crippling costs and disruptions. The Advanced Clean Fleet... Read More.

Last Hours to Comment on BLM Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Management Plan

Thursday, June 13

The BLM today encouraged the public to submit any remaining comments on the draft environmental impact statement for updating plans for managing greater sage-grouse habitat on BLM-managed lands by midnight on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The 90-day public comment period will not... Read More.

Deadline for Public Comments Nears for CDCR Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

Friday, February 11

The deadline to submit comment prior to the preparation for the environmental impact report for the proposed closure of the California Correctional Center is looming. This Monday your comments on environmental consequences as a result of the closure of the facility will end. Ascent... Read More.

Lassen County Supervisors to Review Letter Commenting on CCC Environmental Impact Report

Monday, February 7

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will discuss the draft of a letter providing the supervisors comments in response to the Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the now proposed closure of the California Correctional Center (CCC). All comments are due to... Read More.

CDCR Will Produce Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

Friday, January 14

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is making a move during the injunction period of the proposed closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC. A public notice of preparation in compliance with the CA Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be creating an environmental... Read More.

Stories tagged with: environmental

California Increases Cannabis Excise Tax to Restore Funding for Youth and Environmental Programs

Join Feather River College for an Exciting Recruitment Adventure Weekend in Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Studies

Sand Mountain Recreation Area Faces Rising Visitor Safety Concerns and Environmental Challenges

Modoc County Board Advances Infrastructure, Health, and Environmental Initiatives in March Meetings

Ivanpah Solar Plant Faces Partial Shutdown Amid Environmental and Economic Challenges

Californias Shift Toward Balanced Environmental Policies Spurs Optimism

Last Hours to Comment on BLM Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Management Plan

Deadline for Public Comments Nears for CDCR Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

Lassen County Supervisors to Review Letter Commenting on CCC Environmental Impact Report

CDCR Will Produce Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

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