environment

Commission takes initial step to tap brakes on vacation rentals along Monterey coast

Commercial vacation rentals in Big Sur and the Carmel Highlands are impacted by the decision.

Some believe the California legislation is motivated by hunters looking for an excuse to have yet another bird to legally shoot.

Under the agreement, they will install air quality monitors and track emissions in real time at both facilities for the next three years.

"This acquisition reflects the Park District’s ongoing commitment to protecting critical habitat and expanding access to nature for all."

Critics said this is the worst time to gamble with California’s clean energy future.

Justices did not rule on whether the changes to the solar program were legal, requiring the court of appeals to determine this.

The location is also far from available help.

Meanwhile the sea rises, and local governments need help finding and mitigating the dangers of contamination with groundwater rise.

The declaration covers Humboldt, Sonoma, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, and Trinity counties.

Tsunami activity in San Francisco was detected early Wednesday morning.