Endangered Species Act Archives - Stocktonia News

A black and yellow spotted salamander crawls on dry, brown grass. The salamander's shiny skin catches the light, conveying a sense of curiosity and movement.

The Trump administration dismisses the endangered species list as ‘Hotel California.’ But there’s far more to the story

by Kiley Price • Inside Climate News Jan. 2, 2026, 7:00 p.m.Jan. 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

The strict regulations of the Endangered Species Act inhibit development and “energy domination,” the Trump administration claims.

Person holding a large sturgeon fish with labeled features: head, mouth, pectoral fin, and tail fin.

Environmentalists sue Trump administration over protections for threatened sturgeon

by Tony Hicks • Bay City News Feb. 15, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 10:39 p.m.

Aerial view of a river winding through agricultural fields with a partly cloudy sky.

Trump orders more Central Valley water deliveries — claiming it would help L.A. fires

by Alastair Bland • CalMatters Jan. 27, 2025, 10:35 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:46 p.m.