2026 News Releases

CalEPA news releases and highlights from our boards, departments and office.

February

February 4, 2026
California leads nation with no reported lead service lines in drinking water systems

February 12, 2026
Donald Trump declares the Republican Party the pro-pollution party

March

March 5, 2026
Landmark Study Finds No Significant Risk from Key Component of Synthetic Turf Fields 

March 6, 2026
Opening of new affordable housing made possible by successful state-funded cleanup

March 20, 2026
State Water Board releases draft water rights decision for proposed Sites Reservoir 

March 25, 2026
More than 2,100 new affordable homes in low income and unhoused Bay Area residents thanks to state funded cleanup

April

April 2, 2026
California’s clean truck and bus incentive program surpasses $1 billion milestone

April 22, 2026
Earth Day 2026: California celebrates its success in rehabilitating polluted land to build nearly 5,000 affordable homes

April 23, 2026
Earth Day in Action: California Achieves Real Results in Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Climate

May

May 1, 2026
California approves new plastic and packaging rules that put consumers first

May 13, 2026
Governor Newsom announces California’s new $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks, as Trump cedes global clean vehicle market to China

May 14, 2026
California Releases Draft Cancer Risk Assessments for Two Air Toxics

May 18, 2026
California settles certification and emissions violations case with Volvo Group North America, LLC for nearly $197 million

May 19, 2026
California celebrates grand opening of state-funded community center and new affordable homes in Oakland

May 19, 2026
DPR Makes Language Services Permanent for County Agricultural Commissioners

May 20, 2026
California Awards Over $5 Million in Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Grants

May 21, 2026
State Launches a New Feature to CalHeatScore to Make Extreme Heat Info Accessible to More Californians

May 28, 2026
City of Modesto begins construction to connect 600 people to safe drinking water

May 28, 2026
Carpinteria breaks ground on new, state-funded water purification facility

May 29, 2026
Governor Newsom applauds updates to California’s Cap-and-Invest Program

June

June 11, 2026
While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46M to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border

More News at CalEPA's Boards, Departments, and Office

California Air Resources Board News Releases
Department of Pesticide Regulation News Releases & Publications
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Newsroom
Department of Toxic Substances Control Press Releases
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Press Releases
State Water Resources Control Board News/Media Information