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Alejandro Lazo

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Climate Policy Reporter and Writer at CalMatters

“As Sartre pointed out, reality does not tell stories; that’s the job of language and memory. But language is treacherous." ~Fernanda Melchor

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  • 1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Alejandro Lazo

    At least half, $85 million, will be directed to conservancies in Southern California, while $54 will focus on the Sierra Nevada. The approval of the funding comes after Newsom in March declared a state of emergency to clear flammable brush. “With this latest round of funding, we’re continuing to increase the speed and size of forest and vegetation management essential to protecting communities,” Newsom said in a written statement.

  • 1 week ago | sfgate.com | Alejandro Lazo

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation on Monday that will provide more than $170 million in state funding to help prevent wildfires while signing an order aimed at speeding up the work by easing environmental permitting. The funding — which the Democratic governor said was part of a broader effort to better protect communities ahead of peak fire season — comes as the state is under extraordinary pressure after the January infernos that devastated Los Angeles communities.

  • 1 week ago | apnews.com | Alejandro Lazo

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  • 1 week ago | standard-journal.com | Alejandro Lazo

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation on Monday that will provide more than $170 million in state funding to help prevent wildfires while signing an order aimed at speeding up the work by easing environmental permitting. The funding — which the Democratic governor said was part of a broader effort to better protect communities ahead of peak fire season — comes as the state is under extraordinary pressure after the January infernos that devastated Los Angeles communities.

  • 1 week ago | calmatters.org | Alejandro Lazo

    Six conservancies throughout the state will oversee work largely in Southern California and the Sierra Nevada. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov.

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9 Apr 25

Trump targets California climate laws in new executive order https://t.co/5D76AnCrm8

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Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars? https://t.co/WnuEDQOSF9

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