Coal company’s $1 billion lawsuit tossed out against Oakland tossed outA $1 billion lawsuit against the city of Oakland by coal company Insight Terminal Solutions was dismissed by a Kentucky judge for lacking jurisdiction on Sept. 30. Later that day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring full environmental review for all new coal facilities.Santa Rosa Press Democrat2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetcoal terminal lawsuit dismissal
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildenergy permitting bill deal
Gilroy Holding Center halted by courtA federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt construction on a planned detention facility in Gilroy.Santa Rosa Press Democrat26d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticegilroy detention center halt
Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewideHawaii Gov. Josh Green closed schools and government offices on the westernmost islands of Kauai and Niihau and on Oahu for Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell was expected to pass nearby, bringing damaging winds, mudslides, possible tornadoes, dangerous rip currents and as much as 24 inches of rain to some areas on Kauai.Santa Rosa Press Democrat1mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetJosh Greenhurricane lowell
National Guard deploys as flash floods inundate West VirginiaTorrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent National Guard members to hard-hit areas.Santa Rosa Press Democrat3mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetPatrick Morriseywest virginia flash floods
