As the legislative session closed, Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off a proposed change to the California Coastal Act. The move followed a push that environmental advocates said would have weakened coastal protections in a way that benefited a longtime campaign donor.
WHO:Gov. Gavin Newsom; environmental advocates; California Coastal Act stakeholders
WHAT:Newsom withdrew support for a bill that would have altered the California Coastal Act, avoiding a weakening of coastal protections.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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