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Snow Capped mountains tower over a field of blooming flowers in Perris, CA on April 20, 2023.On April 19, 2023, Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the introduction of (SB) 337 which would establish a statewide goal to conserve at least 30% of California’s land and coastal waters by 2030. The legislation is also known as 30x30. According to the Sierra Club, a total of 42 endangered, threatened or otherwise imperiled species, 21 plant and 21 animal species, are present or potentially present in the San Bernardino Forest.

Proposed Legislation Will Protect California’s Lands and Coastal Waters

by Aryana Noroozi April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

Aryana Noroozi On April 19, 2023, Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the introduction of (SB) 337 which would establish a statewide goal to conserve at least 30% of California’s land […]

The Valero Refinery, which sits in the middle of Wilmington, California, runs operations on January 11, 2023. According to the city of Long Beach, Wilmington is the third largest drilling site in the U.S., producing 46,000 barrels per day from 1,550 active wells. The majority of Wilmington’s residents identify as Latino. SB1137 would create protections for communities like Wilmington, requiring oil and gas facility operators to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities living within 3,200 feet of existing oil wells.

Environment

Oil and Gas Referendum May Halt SB 1137’s Intent to Protect CA Communities from Toxic Oil Operations

by Prince James Story and Aryana Noroozi January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Environment

State Assembly Moves to Eliminate Use of Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

by S.E. Williams June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Community

Fighting for Environmental Equity

by S.E. Williams November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

Environment

Engaging the Community in Protecting the Environment

by BVN April 24, 2021April 24, 2021

Environment

Scorched California Faces More Hot, Dry and Windy Weather

by BVN September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Environment

Helicopters Pull More People from Burning California Forest

by BVN September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

Environment

California Fire Sparked by Device to Reveal Baby’s Gender

by BVN September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

Environment

Assembly bill is a Trojan Horse for costly hydroelectric project near Joshua Tree

by BVN May 13, 2020May 13, 2020