The Commission is hosting three virtual public information‑sharing webinars this month about its report on offshore oil and gas pipeline leases. Two 60‑minute sessions will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026—one at 2:00 p.m. and another at 6:00 p.m. A newly added third session will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

At its August 25, 2026 meeting, the Commission will consider authorizing the issuance of a patent to a private individual for state-owned school land in San Benito County. This action is subject to applicable statutory and constitutional reservations.

The California State Lands Commission has amended the Marine Invasive Species Act enforcement and hearing process. The new amendments will become effective on October 1, 2026.

The State Controller, Malia Cohen, chaired the Commission’s June meeting that was held at the Milton Marks Conference Center in San Francisco.

Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements.