[Court Record] Amicu Brief of the California Attorney General Rob Bonta in ‘Bring Back the Kern’ lawsuit

The following is the full text of the Amicu Brief of the California Attorney General in support of the plaintiffs in Bring Back the Kern, et al v. City of Bakersfield.

[Court Record] 5th Court of Appeal decision to stay preliminary injunction in ‘Bring Back The Kern’ suit

The 5th District Court of Appeal issued an order on May 3, 2024, that stayed the preliminary injunctions of Kern County Superior Court Judge Gregory Pulskamp in the Bring Back The Kern v City of Bakersfield lawsuit. The preliminary injunction required the City of Bakersfield ensure enough water remained in the Kern River to support fish. Full text of the Appeals Court ruling follows.

[Court Record] Superior Court issues preliminary ruling in ‘Bring Back The Kern’ lawsuit

On February 5, 2024, Kern County Superior Court Judge Gregory Pulskamp issued a preliminary ruling on four Causes of Action brought by plaintiffs against the City of Bakersfield for its management of Kern River water and ecology. Full text of the ruling follows.

[Court Record] Water Audit files suit against City of St. Helena

Water Audit California is again suing the City of St. Helena over their management of water resources. This comes on the heels of a similar suit filed June 1 against Napa County. Both cases aim to increase monitoring and oversight of groundwater and surface water resources. The full complaint below.

Joint Statement Regarding the Protection of Public Trust Resources

Water Audit California is pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement of our controversy with the City of St. Helena. It represents a substantial evolution for the City that we both hope will result in a sustainable water future. Water Audit commends the City for its decision to adopt the principles of science …

[Court Record] Amicus Brief of California Attorney Kamala Harris in defense of the public trust

The following is the full text of the Amicu Brief of the California Attorney General, filed with the First Appellate District, in support of the plaintiffs in Grant Reynolds v. City of Calistoga.

[Court Record] Amicus Brief of California Attorney Jerry Brown in defense of the public trust

The following is the full text of the Amicus Brief of the California Attorney General, filed with the Napa Superior Court, in support of the plaintiffs in Grant Reynolds v. City of Calistoga.