Utilities are preemptively turning off residents’ power in unprecedented numbers to reduce the risk of wildfire and respond to surges in demand. Solar panels and energy storage systems in our neighborhoods can provide power when the grid goes down, and can help utilities avoid the problems that cause certain outages.

As the court’s recent decision in Golden Door Properties, LLC v. Superior Court demonstrates, proactive record retention policies are critical for streamlined administrative record preparation. This article identifies practical tips for agencies to ensure they comply with the requirement to preserve documents for administrative records in CEQA cases.

Although there is no “one size fits all” solution to effective and efficient regulation of short-term rentals, local jurisdictions can utilize a range of regulatory tools to accomplish specific policy goals and reduce negative externalities.