About

CEI Today (California Environmental Insider) has been reporting on California's environmental regulations since 1987. CEI Today's timely, accurate and impartial articles cover the latest environmental regulatory initiatives, legislative developments, and court decisions.

Published twice a month, CEI Today keeps you current on:

  • The latest developments in California's groundbreaking climate change and greenhouse initiatives.
  • The latest initiatives from California's Air Resources Board and local air districts, whose actions often establish standards picked up by other states and the federal government.
  • The efforts of the state and local California agencies regulating water quality, water rights, and the drought.
  • Developments and litigation action covering Proposition 65 and the Safer Consumer Products program.
  • Annual list of environmental bills introduced in the California Legislature and list of bills sign by the Governor.
  • CEQA and land use issues, along with the latest updates on endangered species and wildlife regulations and litigation.
  • Regulatory, legislative, and court developments at the state and federal level that impact California.

Each one-year email subscription to CEI Today entitles the subscriber to:

  • Up to 5 employees of the subscriber's organization may receive email copies.
  • The same 5 employees may have access to CEI Today's website at CEIToday.com.

Who we are:

  • Lana Beckett, Publisher. Lana acquired CEI Today in 2016. Since 2004, she has continually published Prop. 65 Clearinghouse and organizes annual Prop. 65 Conference events. She has been involved in hosting the Green Chemistry Conference for 6 years and published the Green Chemistry Clearinghouse for 3 years.
  • Wendy Crittenden, Managing Editor/Marketing Director. Wendy is a key figure in managing CEI Today's website content, mission and vision. Wendy is also the Managing Editor for Prop. 65 Clearinghouse and Marketing Director for Prop. 65 Clearinghouse's annual conference.
  • Scott Parris, Web Engineer. Scott designed and coded our website and various applications.
  • Roger Pearson, Special Correspondent. Roger was the editor and founder of CEI Today. He also practiced law for 15 years at law firms in Los Angeles and San Francisco and as in-house environmental counsel for two Fortune 500 companies.
  • Fiona Smith, Writer. Fiona is the lead reporter for CEI Today. She covered environmental and energy issues for more than eight years at the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal. Fiona has also worked as a reporter for the Associated Press in Bolivia and Mexico and was a staff writer for the Whittier Daily News.
  • Hope Moskowitz, Marketing and Sales Manager. 

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The material available through CEI Today and CEIToday.com is provided for informational purposes, is general in nature, may not reflect the latest changes in the law, and is not an attempt to accurately restate the law of any jurisdiction at any point in time. The contents are not intended and cannot be considered as legal advice or counsel. Before taking any action based upon this information, consult with legal counsel. In no event shall Environmental Clearinghouse LLC, its publisher, or anyone who contributes content to CEI Today or CEIToday.com be liable for any damages whatsoever, and specifically for special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, or damages for lost profits, loss of revenue, or loss of use, arising out of or related to CEI Today, CEIToday.com, or any information or content contained therein.