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San Diego Freight Trains Keep Running Despite Landslide Risk

Freight trains, unlike passenger trains, have resumed running across the tracks beneath a San Clemente, Calif., landslide that continues to threaten San Diego County鈥檚 only rail link with the rest of the United States.

February 5, 2024
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Report: Caltrans Budget to Take Hit Due to Green Vehicles

California drivers will experience worse highway and road conditions due to lost diesel and gasoline tax revenue in state coffers, according to legislative analysts.

January 12, 2024
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Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules

In a slap to California, Ohio has a law taking effect in March banning agencies from adopting that state's emissions regulations and protecting the sale and use of diesel and gas vehicles.

January 11, 2024
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EV Subsidies Trimmed in California鈥檚 Proposed Budget Cuts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed significant cuts to clean energy and transportation programs designed to help the state confront the worsening effects of climate change.

January 10, 2024
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GM Slams San Francisco in Lawsuit Over $108 Million Tax Bill

General Motors Co. said in a lawsuit that San Francisco unfairly taxed it $108 million over seven years, despite the automaker having very low sales and almost no personnel in the city.

January 2, 2024
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California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge

A judge has denied a challenge to聽the South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.

December 20, 2023
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ATRI: California鈥檚 Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California鈥檚 race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

December 19, 2023
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Two Carriers Pay Fines for California Pollution Violations

Two interstate companies operating heavy-duty truck fleets in California agreed to legal settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

December 18, 2023
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Stellantis Petitions to Void California Emissions Agreement

Stellantis NV, owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, is petitioning against emissions standards adopted by California and 13 other states that it says give competitors unfair advantages.

December 7, 2023
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NTSB Calls for California Shipping Fix After 2021 Oil Spill

The National Transportation Safety Board wants changes in how containerships are anchored off Southern California to help prevent oil pipeline ruptures like the 2021 spill off Huntington Beach.

December 6, 2023