Courthouse News
Sacramento delta stewards eye climate change protection
Stewards of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta say that preparing levees — which protect more than 600,000 residents and about 740,000 acres of land — is critical in the face of climate change.
Ninth Circuit upholds federal plan for Colorado River dam
Conservationists lost an appeal to the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday as they attempted to force the federal government to reconsider climate change studies in managing the Glen Canyon Dam and Colorado River.
Arizona ‘fake electors’, other Trump allies indicted for fraud, conspiracy
Donald Trump allies Rudy Giuliani, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and others were indicted Wednesday on fraud and conspiracy charges alongside several Republican leaders.
Plan to ban plastic grocery bags clears first hurdle in California
A bill that would prohibit plastic bags in California grocery stores and steer people to paper or reusable bags passed its first legislative committee hearing on Wednesday.
Salmon advocates sue to defund Lower Columbia River Basin hatcheries
Conservationists say salmon hatcheries on the Columbia River are harming wild fish populations and the species that need them for food.
California pitches national monument, Joshua Tree expansion
The proposed law would create a 627,855-acre national monument in the Southern California desert and add 17,915 acres to Joshua Tree National Park.
Feds strengthen background check requirements for gun purchases
The Justice Department has finalized regulations to strengthen background check requirements for gun sales and crack down on unlicensed firearms dealers.
Texas sues Harris County over guaranteed income program
Uplift Harris, established using a $20.5 million federal grant under the American Rescue Plan Act, would give 1,928 Harris County residents $500 per month for 18 months, which they can use as they see fit.
Montana groups lose appeal to stop trail relocations on Crazy Mountains
Four environmental and sporting groups lost an appeal to the Ninth Circuit on Monday following a failed federal challenge to the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to reroute once-public trails on Montana’s Crazy Mountains.
Final Four brings surge of fans, revenue to the Phoenix metro
Phoenix and Glendale are hosting fan events including outdoor concerts all weekend to celebrate the finale of March Madness.