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This 2009 report identifies 27 indicators that measure the impact of climate change on the state’s temperatures, precipitation, land, water, people, plants, and animals. It concludes that changes in California are consistent with those occurring globally. The report is a meta-analysis of existing research.

OEHHA released updated fish advisories and safe eating guidelines for fish from dozens of California rivers, lakes and other water bodies.  The updated guidelines provide information to help consumers avoid health risks and choose the safest fish to eat.

Extension of the comment period to allow for the submission of complete and relevant scientific information for 4‑methylimidazole.

Prioritization of 38 chemicals and information concerning plans for the CIC meeting on May 29, 2009 are discussed in this April 4, 2009 letter from Joan Denton to the Members of the Carcinogen Identification Committee.

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is withdrawing  three regulatory proposals on acrylamide which were submitted on April 8, 2005 to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL).

Human Health Risk  Assessment of Isomate LBAM Plus

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization and the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD and EAD for Chloropicrin. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

Availability of hazard identification materials for marijuana smoke, a chemical to be considered by the CIC for possible addition to the Proposition 65 list as causing cancer.

Advisory based on selenium. For information relating to biotoxins from harmful algal blooms (HABs) that may be found in California water bodies, see below.

Advisory based on mercury.