Barbed Wire – October 4, 2024

The Barbed Wire - October 4, 2024 Governor Signs Controversial Warehouse Bill with Far-Reaching Implications for Rural Communities

On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo and Reyes), which imposes siting and construction requirements on a wide variety of warehouse and storage buildings. Assembly Bill 98 is intended to address the community,...

The Barbed Wire - October 4, 2024 Governor Convenes State Battery Storage Collaborative to Address Safety and Permitting Issues

On September 27th, Governor Newsom announced that he has convened a state-level collaborative “to examine battery storage technologies and safety measures”.  Battery storage is widely viewed as key to improving reliability and resiliency of the...

The Barbed Wire - October 4, 2024 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Fix Our Forests Act

 Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 8790), This bipartisan piece of legislation focuses on improving forest management and reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires. The Act promotes enhanced cooperation...

The Barbed Wire - October 4, 2024 California Congressional Representatives Introduce Legislation to Expand San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Last Friday, legislation was introduced to expand the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge by approximately 5,658 acres. The expansion, proposed in the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act (H.R. 9826), would include adjacent baylands...