On March 14 th , following months of delay, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS, including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic...
As yet another atmospheric river wreaked havoc in California last week, regulators and Governor Gavin Newsom took significant steps in water policy and regulation. On Friday, March 24, the Governor signed an Executive Order announcing the rollback of specific drought-related measures due...
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released an updated draft of its proposed Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation and special districts and others have until April 7 to submit public comment. CARB’s regulation seeks to mandate zero emission vehicles (ZEV) for all medium-duty and...
Feeling confused and not knowing who or what to believe? In the world of public funds investing, you’re not alone. As of the date of this article, the Federal Open Market Committee has increased the upper bound of the Federal Funds Target Rate from 0.25% to 4.5% since March of 2022. The Fed...
To further capitalize on recent storms and above-average snowpack, Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order, N-4-23 , establishes conditions that allow water users to divert water for recharge without first obtaining state permits. A webinar to unpack this order and provide an...
On March 15, the Senate Governance and Finance Committee held an informational hearing entitled Bridging the Gap - Local Government Infrastructure . The hearing included a number of local government witnesses, including CSDA member Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water), speaking to...
The Essential Leadership Skills Certificate offers special district employees who are aspiring to be general managers the opportunity to be recognized for learning essential skills needed for success in local government leadership. Earning the certificate will demonstrate to their supervisor...
Last week, special districts in Alameda County and across the state recognized Congressman Ro Khanna (CD-17) as their Legislator of the Year at an event held at the Washington Hospital Healthcare System featuring local special district leaders from throughout the region. At separate events...
California CLASS is a local government investment pool serving California public agencies. California CLASS has issued the following statement in light of the recent developments regarding Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank (collectively, the “failed banks”) and the resulting market...
Sunday, March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency due to severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides to support storm response and relief efforts in six additional counties, Calaveras, Del Norte, Glenn, Kings, San Benito, and San Joaquin, adding to the 34...