Southern California International Gateway: Big Win for Communities Near Port of Los Angeles

 Ruling in Railyard Case Could Lead to Better Health Outcomes For Those Living Near Port Pollution MARTINEZ, CALIF. (March 30, 2016) — California Superior Court Judge Barry Goode today ruled against the Port of Los Angeles and Burlington Northern Santa Fe in a multi-year lawsuit over a railyard project that would increase toxic air pollution … Read more

Environmental Protections at Risk as South Coast Air Quality Board Ousts its Leader

Board members of the South Coast Air Quality Management District today ousted Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein after 18 years of service. Chief Financial Officer Michael O’Kelly was named interim Executive Officer. The 7-6 vote was made after the closed session portion of a public hearing in Diamond Bar and  signals a potential shift in the Board’s … Read more

Don’t Play Politics With Clean Air at South Coast AQMD Executive Officer Job On the Line This Friday

The fight for clean air just got real. On Friday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board will consider the ouster of Executive Officer Dr. Barry Wallerstein. The Coalition for Clean Air is greatly concerned about the future of air quality in the region and the motives behind such a move. Dr. Barry R. … Read more