States: Newsom picks CPUC member Randolph as new CARB chief

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has appointed state public utilities commissioner Liane Randolph as the new chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that implements the state’s aggressive suite of air and climate regulations, replacing long-time chief Mary Nichols. “Cleaner air is essential for California’s families and Liane Randolph is the kind of bold, innovative leader that will lead in our fight against climate change with equity and all California’s communities at heart,” Newsom said in a Dec. 9...