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Backcountry residents raise concerns over industrial energy projects during energetic townhall meeting
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (827+ words) Residents and regional groups in the east desert communities dread the impact of the growing number of industrial solar, battery, and wind turbine projects in the Mountain Empire region, saying it disrupts their way of life, harms wildlife and nature,…...
Battery Energy Storage Systems
3+ week, 5+ day ago (102+ words) East County Magazine April 4, 2026 (Escondido) -- The developer of the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System has formally withdrawn its application to build one of the world's largest lithium-ion storage facilities in the hills of North San Diego County. The decision, confirmed…...
Boulevard residents battle proposed Starlight Solar battery storage facility; urge community to attend town hall meeting April 15
3+ week, 5+ day ago (632+ words) April 4, 2026 (Boulevard) " Should a 588-acre solar project with one of the state's largest battery energy storage sites be built near rural Boulevard, a small town located in a very high fire hazard zone?" The County Planning Commission may vote May…...
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMPACT ON CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE AGENCIES THAT WORK TO PROTECT IT
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (1720+ words) Federal budget cuts have closed an EPA office and pose significant threat to California's clean air, water, and clean energy sources" By G. A. Mc Neeley" July 25, 2025 (Washington D. C.) -- On Thursday, July 10, California's top leaders in wildfire response, water resources, natural lands and…...