Improving Outcomes for California Conservation Corpsmembers

Feb 9, 2018 - Corpsmembers are responsible for providing their own living arrangements in the surrounding communities and report to the nonresidential centers for work, classes, and other CCC activities. About 44  p ercent of corpsmembers live in residential centers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3742

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - Ban Using Potable Water to Irrigate Nonfunctional Turf on CII Landscapes. Proposed regulations would ban irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water beginning on July 1, 2025. SWRCB ’s regulations were proposed before approval of Chapter  849 of 2023 ( AB 1572, Friedman ), which has a similar prohibition that is phased in beginning in 2027.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823

New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State

Oct 5, 2016 - Those regulations could ban or otherwise restrict the chemical ’s use, establish safety requirements, or require additional reporting or labeling by the manufacturer. In addition, the federal law increases EPA ’s authority in a few ways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3504

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - Other fish that migrate through or live in the Delta also are listed as threatened or endangered, including Central Valley steelhead and Delta smelt. State Failing to Meet Goal for Doubling Natural Salmon Population.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

Summary of Major 2022 Climate and Energy Legislation

Jan 6, 2023 - A total of 5.5  million Californians live within a mile of one or more oil or gas wells, and 2.7  million Californians live within 3,200 feet of a well. Living near oil and gas wells increases exposure to air pollutants that are known to worsen health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4660

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - Accordingly, Californians likely will have to adjust to living with higher levels of smoke than they have experienced in recent decades. This Report Describes Challenges Posed by Smoke From Wildland Fires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Residential Electricity Rates in California

Jan 7, 2025 - Accordingly, customers in the portions of Culver City that are served by LADWP pay significantly less for electricity than those who live in the portions of the city served by  SCE. Electricity Rates Have Increased Notably in Recent Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4950

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Over the past several years, the Legislature has focused on certain financial aid goals, including: ( 1)  i ncreasing living assistance (especially for students enrolled full time); ( 2)  e xpanding the number of Cal Grant competitive awards, as demand currently greatly exceeds supply; and ( 3)  s implifying the state ’s financial aid system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

State Wildfire Response Costs Estimated to Be Higher Than Budgeted

Oct 19, 2020 - Budgetary Implications The 2020 wildfire season has taken lives, leveled homes, destroyed habitats, and worsened air quality throughout the state. In addition, the increased firefighting costs come at a time of recent fiscal challenges for the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4285