Damien Newton
Connect
Last Minute Bill Would Allow Thousands of New Oil Wells Annually in Kern County
Environmental groups declare this legislature the worst in recent memory
September 11, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines
Lots of uncertainty for Bay Area transit, the legislature moves on oil production and more...
September 11, 2025
Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization Legislation Makes the Deadline, Could Be Approved by End of Week
An 11th hour-deal keeps reauthorization on the table for this year.
September 10, 2025
Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly
Assembly passed SB 71, but delayed a vote on Wiener's more controversial legislation, SB 79.
September 9, 2025
SB 63, Which Allows for a Bay Area Transit Ballot Measure, Clears Last Hurdle Before Final Vote
More oversight for the funds created was the key to get SB 63 to the Assembly Floor.
September 8, 2025
Monday’s Headlines
Philly's transit crisis wasn't a warning for mess coming to Bay Area, it was a spoiler.
September 8, 2025
SGV Connect Podcast: Reclaimers in Housing
This episode features two reclaimers who took a deal with HACLA rather than face eviction. One is safely housed with her family. The other is still seeking a permanent roof.
