Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Media Center
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EPA Region 9
News media, state and local officials, and others can find press releases, media events and contacts in EPA's Pacific Southwest. Additional resources include newsletters, annual reports, and library services that support regional activities.
Find news releases, newsletters, contacts, and other information for the media and public at EPA’s Pacific Southwest Media Center. EPA’s Pacific Southwest region implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.
Latest Pacific Southwest News
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EPA and LA County Sign Lease for New Staging Area in Altadena
EPA News Release: EPA and LA County Sign Lease for New Staging Area in Altadena
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Federal, State and Local Agencies Come Together to Speed Up Wildfire Recovery with New Temporary Processing Site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot
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EPA News Release: Federal, State and Local Agencies Come Together to Speed Up Wildfire Recovery with New Temporary Processing Site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot
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EPA announces use of Sepulveda Basin as California National Guard personnel, equipment staging area
Emergency Response
EPA News Release: EPA announces use of Sepulveda Basin as California National Guard personnel, equipment staging area
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Los operadores del parque de casas móviles Oasis del Valle de Coachella acuerdan mejorar los sistemas de agua potable y aguas residuales
EPA News Release: Los operadores del parque de casas móviles Oasis del Valle de Coachella acuerdan mejorar los sistemas de agua potable y aguas residuales
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Operators of Coachella Valley’s Oasis Mobile Home Park agree to upgrade drinking and wastewater systems
EPA News Release: Operators of Coachella Valley’s Oasis Mobile Home Park agree to upgrade drinking and wastewater systems
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EPA Completes Air Monitoring Near Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire
Emergency Response -- Monitoring by the state and Vistra will continue to watch for any risks to public health
EPA News Release: EPA Completes Air Monitoring Near Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire
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EPA Air Monitoring Results Near Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire Not Exceeding Health Standards
Emergency Response
EPA News Release: EPA Air Monitoring Results Near Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire Not Exceeding Health Standards
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California Wildfires
EPA’s work is part of an all-of-government response to the Los Angeles wildfires. Learn more at EPA's 2025 California Wildfires site.
Newsletter

Check out our October-December Newsletter for information about protecting drinking water from lead, automotive trends, and our region-wide accomplishments in 2024!