Ctr. for Biological Diversity v. Cal. Dep't of Fish & Wildlife

RAPHAEL, J.**

*1249I. INTRODUCTION

This is the second appeal in this case, in which plaintiffs brought a mandate petition challenging under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Pub. Resources Code § 21000 et seq. ) the environmental impact report (EIR) and related project approvals for two natural resource plans for the proposed Newhall Ranch development in northwest Los Angeles County.1 Our review is shaped by the first appeal, which resulted in an opinion from our Supreme Court and our subsequent opinion on remand.

In this appeal from the post-remand judgment, plaintiffs argue that the…