April 30, 2026During the April Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committee (MARAC) meeting, Cal OES staff provided updates on recently enacted legislation that…
April 30, 2026New Wildfire Legislation May Impact Utility Coordination AB 1075 & AB 1531- April 6, 2026April 6, 2026- The California Utilities Emergency Association (CUEA) recently provided testimony at the very first meeting of the California…
- April 6, 2026CUEA shared utility emergency coordination insights on SB 1153 at the inaugural California Senate Emergency Management Committee hearing to support…
- March 14, 2026Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) established the new Senate Emergency Management Committee. Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles)…
- March 14, 2026Assemblymember Steve Bennett's AB 367 (enacted 2025) outlines targeted standards for Ventura County water purveyors in high/very high fire-risk zones…
- March 14, 2026Assemblymember Steve Bennett has introduced numerous bills focused on water utilities' emergency response, particularly for wildfires, making him a key…
March 14, 2026Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Caroline Thomas‑Jacobs as Director of Cal OES (pending Senate confirmation), moving her from her current…
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