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Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters

Posted inState

Newsom sides with industry, vetoes bill on factories near homes and schools

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Newsom vetoed a bill requiring review for polluting facilities near homes, schools. The veto preserves a manufacturing exemption he pushed through last year.

Posted inNews

Trump energy chief attacks California oil and gas policies in Long Beach

Avatar photo by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters and Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inHealth

California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters February 8, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inNews

Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters July 7, 2025July 8, 2025
Posted inClimate Change

U.S. Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote

Avatar photo by Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters May 22, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inHealth

These communities are unaware they’ve lived near toxic gas for decades. Why has no action been taken?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
Posted inHealth

‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Posted inHealth

Toxic fumigant methyl bromide is being used at more facilities near these communities, officials reveal

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters March 22, 2025March 22, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Here we go again: California prepares to battle Trump over environmental policies

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Julie Cart, CalMatters, Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters, Alastair Bland, CalMatters and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters November 9, 2024November 8, 2024
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Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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