Junta de Recursos del Aire: últimas noticias, actualizaciones y análisis

An aerial view shows rows of parked semi-trailers lined up at a freight loading yard while a red truck backs a trailer into a numbered loading dock.

Ambiente

California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked

The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.

Por

Alejandra Reyes Velarde

• marzo 16, 2026

Firefighters use a hose to put out a fire near the structural remains of a building along the coast. Giant smoke clouds rise from the rubble near the edge of the street.

Ambiente

2025 in review: Devastating fires, federal pushback, and contentious climate compromises

In 2025, devastating California wildfires in LA became the state's most destructive. Climate goals faced federal opposition as Trump blocked clean-car mandates. Refineries closed, water conflicts intensified, and legislators passed compromises.

Por

Alejandra Reyes Velarde

• diciembre 30, 2025

Clouds of smoke and flames illuminate the night sky during a fire at a refinery location.

Ambiente

Federal oversight is disappearing as multiple refineries explode. Who’s in charge now?

An El Segundo refinery fire has renewed questions about who is investigating the state’s oil industry after serious accidents. With the U.S. Chemical Safety Board defunded, California has yet to fill the gap.

Por

alejandro lazo

• octubre 9, 2025

La Junta de Recursos del Aire de California se reúne en el edificio de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de California en Sacramento el 23 de junio de 2022. Foto de Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Cambio climático

Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up

At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs, and the future of its climate agenda.

Por

alejandro lazo

• septiembre 19, 2025

A parade of classic cars drives down a city street lined with spectators. Leading the line is a polished silver 1940s Pontiac with a “17” sign on the windshield and a California license plate. Behind it, a silver Chevrolet Impala and a green lifted pickup follow, along with a motorcycle rider to the right. Palm trees, utility poles, and auto shop signs line the background.

Política

Classic cars will still need a smog test in California after lawmakers reject Jay Leno bill

California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee killed “Leno’s Law” that aimed to give classic car owners like him a pass from smog requirements.

Por

Ryan Sabalow

• agosto 29, 2025

A small airplane flying over the skyline of Los Angeles during a warm-looking sunset, depicting oranges and yellows on a smoggy-looking day.

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Reined in by cost and a hostile president, California ponders next move to clean its air pollution

With 7 of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. But officials face growing pushback about affordability and costs.

Por

Alejandra Reyes Velarde

• julio 7, 2025

An aerial view of a yellow construction truck as it drives through piles of trash on a plot of dirt in a landfill.

Comentario

California air quality regulators are doing the bare minimum to curb landfill pollution

California regulators haven't updated landfill pollution standards since 2010, and appear to be only doing the minimum in the latest effort to revisit them, argues an L.A. County activist impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

By Yasmina Valdivia • julio 7, 2025

A gas price sign at a 76 gas station displays fuel prices for cash and credit/debit payments. Regular gasoline is $4.89 (cash) and $4.95 (credit), Plus is $4.99 and $5.05, Premium is $5.09 and $5.15, and Renewable Diesel #2 is $4.75 and $4.91. The sign is set against a background of a beige building, palm plant, and part of a tan pickup truck.

Cambio climático

Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, about to go into effect

No immediate hike in California gas prices will occur but Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature fear the effects of the clean-fuel program.

Por

alejandro lazo

• junio 30, 2025

A close-up of an electric vehicle plugged into an EVgo fast charging station in a parking lot. The charging cable connects to the front side of a dark green Rivian truck, with signage for Ultium and EVgo visible in the background.

Ambiente

US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote

Today's decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and diesel trucks and its decades-long battle against air pollution. California plans to file suit, claiming an unlawful use of an act allowing Congress to review some regulations enacted by the previous administration.

Por

alejandro lazo

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Alejandra Reyes Velarde

• mayo 22, 2025

Un sitio de construcción para un segmento del tren de alta velocidad en Fresno el 20 de octubre de 2023. La construcción ha comenzado un segmento inicial de 171 millas que conecta Bakersfield y Merced en Central Valley. Foto de Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Cambio climático

Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to extend California's landmark cap and trade program through 2045. But earmarking half of this year's funds to the beleaguered rail project and Cal Fire would leave too little for other climate projects, critics say.

Por

alejandro lazo

• mayo 19, 2025