Judge Harry Tobias on Thursday ruled against environmental groups challenging the Panoche Valley Solar Project whose owners hope to start construction in the coming months.
Judge Harry Tobias on Thursday said he had to read over some materials yet before making a decision in the lawsuit against the Panoche Valley Solar Project, but did set a time to make the ruling.
Two environmental groups Friday filed another lawsuit against the county board aiming to halt the Panoche Valley Solar Project, according to court documents.
Shani Kleinhaus believes the Panoche Valley could become a refuge for many species and she sees its big solar project—awaiting state and federal permits—as a roadblock toward that and other environmental goals.