The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - Through the earthquake monitoring network, the state keeps the earthquake early warning system operational and identifies weaknesses in critical infrastructure, which also helps inform building design and codes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116

The 2023-24 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of CalFire’s Emergency Fire Protection Budget

May 1, 2023 - Prepositioning is typically thought of as the temporary staging of resources —such as fire engines and crews —for a short period in advance of a high ‑risk event (such as when there is a red flag warning).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4765

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - Administers various programs that support wildfire response, such as by providing fire engines to local agencies for use in the mutual aid system and pre ‑positioning resources in advance of periods of high fire risk known as “red flag warnings. ” California Military Department Provides support —such as additional firefighting aircraft —to assist with combatting large fires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

What Can We Learn From How the State Responded to the Last Major Drought?

May 13, 2021 - Around the same time, SWRCB mailed early warning notices to approximately 40,000 water right holders, urging them to plan for potential shortages by reducing water use and adopting conservation measures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4429

Assessing Early Implementation of Urban Water Use Efficiency Requirements

Jan 4, 2024 - SWRCB may issue informational orders beginning in January 2024 (to gather more information about why a supplier is not meeting its WUO), written notices beginning in January 2025 (to warn the supplier it is not meeting its WUO and request that it address particular areas of concern in its next report), and conservation orders beginning in January 2026 (to require that the supplier undertake certain actions to improve efficiency).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4823