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PCL’s Capital Insider – August 25, 2026

As we write and publish this Capital Insider, PCL is making the rounds to dozens of Capitol offices to convince members to cast the most responsible votes for...

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PCL’s Capital Insider – July 30, 2026

A push for a fix to SB 131. What emerged from our engagement with legislators over the fall and winter is this year’s SB 954 by Senator Blakespear. ...

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Press Releases, Water

Clear Waters Ahead; Los Angeles River Protected Under Clean Water Act

On Wednesday the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pronounced the entire concrete-lined Los Angeles River channel as a “traditional navigable...

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Press Releases, Uncategorized

Army Corps States Redwood City Saltponds Subject To Greater Environmental Scrutiny

The US Army Corps of Engineers has determined that a proposal to build 12,000 homes on the Cargill Salt pond wetlands in Redwood City is subject to the federal...

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