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

Reducing the Destructiveness of Wildfires: Promoting Defensible Space in California

Sep 30, 2021 - Overall, this analysis concluded that the odds of a structure being destroyed by wildfire were roughly five times higher for noncompliant structures compared to compliant ones. Notably, while there is a general consensus among researchers that defensible space can help protect homes from igniting during wildfires, there are still gaps in knowledge.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4457

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Conclusion The pandemic has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of millions of Californians and continues to take the lives of thousands of Californians each month. In the spring of 2020, the Legislature faced an unprecedented challenge to respond to the pandemic and adopt a budget in the face of unprecedented economic uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2022-23 Budget: Fuel Price and Other Fiscal Relief Options

May 12, 2022 - This prioritization involves considering which Californians the Legislature believes are most in need of financial relief —such as those who consume the most fuel, those who own cars, those who ride transit, those who have the least financial resources, or all who live in the state (given higher overall  prices).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4597

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfires in California

Jan 28, 2025 - In making the decision whether to authorize FMAGs, FEMA considers factors such as the threat to lives and property presented by a wildfire as well as the availability of state and local resources. Funding for FMAGs comes primarily from the federal Disaster Relief F und (DRF), which Congress and the President have historically funded through augmentations provided as needed in response to specific disasters.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4952

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - Some members receive a modest hourly stipend or annual living allowance (depending on the terms of their program) and other benefits, such as health insurance during their service and funds to help pay for college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523